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MS-900 Microsoft 365 Business Premium Practice Question
A company with 300 users is choosing between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 E3. They need desktop Office apps, email, Teams, and basic device management (including Microsoft Intune). They do not need advanced compliance or analytics. Which plan is more cost-effective?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume E3 is always 'better' for larger organizations, but the MS-900 exam tests whether you can match specific feature requirements (especially Intune and desktop apps) to the most cost-effective plan, not just the highest-tier one.
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
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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the most cost-effective choice because it includes desktop Office apps, Exchange Online email, Teams, and Microsoft Intune for basic device management, all for a lower per-user price than E3. The company's stated needs (no advanced compliance or analytics) align perfectly with Business Premium's feature set, making E3's additional capabilities unnecessary and more expensive.
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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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Why this is correct
Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes desktop Office apps, Exchange email, Teams and Intune device management, capped at 300 seats. With exactly 300 users and no advanced compliance or analytics requirement, it delivers the needed capabilities at lower cost than E3.
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Microsoft 365 E3
Why it's wrong here
E3 lacks the Microsoft 365 Business Premium price advantage at 300 users and adds compliance and analytics the company explicitly does not need. It is tempting because E3 supports larger user counts and advanced features, making it right for enterprises requiring those capabilities.
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Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Why it's wrong here
Business Standard omits Microsoft Intune and Entra ID device management, so it fails the stated device-management requirement despite its lower price. It is tempting as the cheapest tier with desktop Office apps and Teams, and would fit a small business needing only those productivity tools.
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Microsoft 365 F3
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. F3 is for firstline workers and does not include desktop Office apps, which are required.
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Key term
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based cloud service from Microsoft that combines productivity tools like Office apps with security, device management, and online storage.
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Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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