The correct configuration is to install the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel. This connector directly streams advanced hunting data from Defender XDR to Sentinel, enabling you to run analytics rules on that telemetry without additional setup. While you could use Diagnostic settings in Defender XDR to export data to a Log Analytics workspace, the dedicated data connector is the simpler, intended method for this specific integration. On the MS-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of data ingestion paths for Microsoft 365 security services, often appearing as a trap where candidates confuse the Microsoft 365 Defender connector (which handles Office 365 data) or the Threat Intelligence connector (which ingests threat indicators, not raw hunting telemetry). A useful memory tip: think of the Defender XDR connector as the direct pipeline for hunting data, while other connectors serve different data types.
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 XDR and Microsoft Sentinel. You need to stream advanced hunting data from Defender XDR to Sentinel to run analytics rules. What should you configure?
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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Install the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel.
Option B is correct because the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Sentinel streams advanced hunting data. Option A is wrong because the Diagnostic settings in Defender XDR export to Log Analytics, but the direct connector is simpler. Option C is wrong because the Microsoft 365 Defender connector is for Office 365 data. Option D is wrong because the Threat Intelligence connector ingests threat intel, not telemetry.
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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Configure Diagnostic settings in Microsoft Defender XDR to send logs to Log Analytics.
Why it's wrong here
Diagnostic settings can export data, but the Sentinel connector is the recommended method.
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Install the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why this is correct
The connector streams advanced hunting data directly into Sentinel.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use the Microsoft 365 Defender connector in Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
That connector is for Office 365, not Defender XDR.
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Configure the Threat Intelligence – TAXII connector in Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
That connector ingests threat intelligence feeds, not telemetry.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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: Install the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel. — Option B is correct because the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Sentinel streams advanced hunting data. Option A is wrong because the Diagnostic settings in Defender XDR export to Log Analytics, but the direct connector is simpler. Option C is wrong because the Microsoft 365 Defender connector is for Office 365 data. Option D is wrong because the Threat Intelligence connector ingests threat intel, not telemetry.
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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