- A
In Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, create a session policy that uses the 'Suspend user' governance action and configure it to require password reset.
Correct: Cloud Apps can suspend user and trigger password reset via integration with Entra ID.
- B
Create a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel that disables the user account in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why wrong: Wrong: Sentinel playbook can disable, but does not force password reset.
- C
Set up a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID to block all access from unusual locations.
Why wrong: Wrong: Blocks access but does not suspend or require password reset.
- D
Configure an automated investigation rule in Microsoft Defender XDR to reset the user's password.
Why wrong: Wrong: Automated investigation does not reset passwords.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to create a session policy in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps that uses the 'Suspend user' governance action and configure it to require password reset. This works because Defender for Cloud Apps integrates with Microsoft Entra ID to enforce conditional access, allowing an automated, immediate suspension of the user across all cloud apps upon detection of a compromised credential. The session policy triggers a governance action that both blocks access and forces a password reset, aligning with the need to automatically suspend user access and require password reset in Defender for Cloud Apps. On the MS-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how cloud app security policies differ from manual or on-premises controls—a common trap is choosing a simple disable account option, which does not enforce a reset. Remember the mnemonic: "Session suspends, reset defends."
MS-102 Practice Question: Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage security and threats by using microsoft defender xdr. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 Defender XDR and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You have discovered that a user's credentials were compromised and used to access a SaaS application from an unusual location. You need to automatically suspend the user's access to all cloud apps and require a password reset. The suspension should be immediate upon detection. What should you do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
In Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, create a session policy that uses the 'Suspend user' governance action and configure it to require password reset.
Option D is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps can be integrated with Microsoft Entra ID to automatically suspend a user and require password reset via conditional access and session policies. Option A is wrong because manual reset is not automatic. Option B is wrong because disabling the account does not force password reset. Option C is wrong because that policy only applies to on-premises apps.
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.
- ✓
In Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, create a session policy that uses the 'Suspend user' governance action and configure it to require password reset.
Why this is correct
Correct: Cloud Apps can suspend user and trigger password reset via integration with Entra ID.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel that disables the user account in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: Sentinel playbook can disable, but does not force password reset.
- ✗
Set up a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID to block all access from unusual locations.
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: Blocks access but does not suspend or require password reset.
- ✗
Configure an automated investigation rule in Microsoft Defender XDR to reset the user's password.
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: Automated investigation does not reset passwords.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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What does this MS-102 question test?
Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR — This question tests Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: In Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, create a session policy that uses the 'Suspend user' governance action and configure it to require password reset. — Option D is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps can be integrated with Microsoft Entra ID to automatically suspend a user and require password reset via conditional access and session policies. Option A is wrong because manual reset is not automatic. Option B is wrong because disabling the account does not force password reset. Option C is wrong because that policy only applies to on-premises apps.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Identify which MS-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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