The answer is a filter for sharing type, a content inspection method, and a governance action. These three components must be configured in a file policy for detecting sensitive data shared externally because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps uses the filter to scope the policy to external sharing, the content inspection engine to scan for sensitive data types like credit card numbers or PII, and the governance action to automatically trigger an alert or block the share when a match occurs. On the MS-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of file policy structure versus session policies, with a common trap being the inclusion of “access token” or “session control,” which are unrelated to file policies. Remember the mnemonic “Filter, Inspect, Act” to recall that a file policy always needs a scope filter, a detection method, and a response action.
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. 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 organization uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You need to create a policy that detects when a user shares a file containing sensitive data with an external domain. Which three components must you configure in the policy? (Choose three.)
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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A content inspection method (e.g., DLP)
Options A, B, and D are correct because a file policy requires a filter (e.g., sharing with external users), a content inspection method to detect sensitive data, and a governance action (e.g., alert or block). Option C is wrong because session policies are separate. Option E is wrong because access token is not a component of a file policy.
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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A content inspection method (e.g., DLP)
Why this is correct
Content inspection detects sensitive data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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A governance action (e.g., alert, block)
Why this is correct
Governance actions define what happens when the condition is met.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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A filter to specify the sharing type (e.g., external)
Why this is correct
The filter defines which activities to monitor.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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A session control action
Why it's wrong here
Session control is for session policies, not file policies.
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An access token condition
Why it's wrong here
Access token is not used in file policies.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-102 question in full detail.
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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: A content inspection method (e.g., DLP) — Options A, B, and D are correct because a file policy requires a filter (e.g., sharing with external users), a content inspection method to detect sensitive data, and a governance action (e.g., alert or block). Option C is wrong because session policies are separate. Option E is wrong because access token is not a component of a file policy.
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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