The correct answer is that you can configure risk remediation actions to require multi-factor authentication for sign-in risk above a threshold and to block sign-ins when the sign-in risk level is assessed as high. These two automated policies directly remediate identity threats by either challenging the user with MFA to verify their identity or preventing the authentication attempt entirely, which stops a potential compromise at the sign-in stage. On the MS-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how Microsoft Entra ID Protection policies map to real-world risk scenarios, often appearing in scenario-based questions where you must choose the appropriate remediation for a given risk level. A common trap is confusing user risk policies with sign-in risk policies—remember that sign-in risk remediation targets the authentication event itself, while user risk remediation (like password reset) targets the account afterward. A helpful memory tip is “sign-in stops, user resets”: sign-in risk policies block or challenge, user risk policies force a password change.
MS-102 Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant Practice Question
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage a microsoft 365 tenant. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your company uses Microsoft 365 Business Premium. You need to configure Microsoft Entra ID Protection to automatically remediate risks. Which TWO risk remediation actions can be configured?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Block sign-in for users with high sign-in risk.
Option D is correct because Microsoft Entra ID Protection allows you to configure an automated policy to block sign-ins when the sign-in risk level is assessed as high. This policy directly remediates the risk by preventing the authentication attempt from succeeding, thereby protecting the account from potential compromise.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Block licensing assignments for users with high risk.
Why it's wrong here
Not a remediation action.
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Configure session timeout for risky sessions.
Why it's wrong here
Session controls are part of Conditional Access, not Identity Protection remediation.
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Force password change for users with high user risk.
Why it's wrong here
Password change is not a direct option; user risk policy can require password change via self-service.
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Block sign-in for users with high sign-in risk.
Why this is correct
Blocking sign-in is a valid remediation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Require MFA for sign-in risk above a threshold.
Why this is correct
A common remediation action for sign-in risk.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'user risk' remediation (which does not have a native automatic action) with 'sign-in risk' remediation, leading them to incorrectly select password change or session timeout options that are not directly configurable as automatic risk remediation actions in Entra ID Protection.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Entra ID Protection uses machine learning models to calculate sign-in risk and user risk in real time, with risk levels of low, medium, high, and none. The two configurable automatic remediation actions are 'Block sign-in' (for sign-in risk) and 'Require MFA' (for sign-in risk), both enforced through Conditional Access policies that integrate with the Identity Protection risk detection signals. Under the hood, the risk assessment is based on signals such as anonymous IP addresses, atypical travel, and leaked credentials, and the policies are evaluated during the authentication request before a token is issued.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-102 question in full detail.
Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — This question tests Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Block sign-in for users with high sign-in risk. — Option D is correct because Microsoft Entra ID Protection allows you to configure an automated policy to block sign-ins when the sign-in risk level is assessed as high. This policy directly remediates the risk by preventing the authentication attempt from succeeding, thereby protecting the account from potential compromise.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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