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MS-900 Practice Question: Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365
A compliance administrator needs to apply encryption and usage restrictions to confidential documents. Which Microsoft 365 capability is the best fit?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the OneDrive sync client's ability to sync encrypted files with the ability to apply encryption itself, or they mistakenly think Microsoft Teams live events can restrict document usage because it is a 'live' feature with attendee controls.
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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Sensitivity labels
Sensitivity labels from Microsoft Purview Information Protection are the correct choice because they allow the compliance administrator to apply both encryption and usage restrictions (such as 'Do Not Forward' or custom permissions) directly to confidential documents. This capability integrates with Microsoft 365 apps to enforce protection persistently, even when the document is shared outside the organization.
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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OneDrive sync client
Why it's wrong here
The sync client synchronizes files and does not implement this control by itself.
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Sensitivity labels
Why this is correct
Sensitivity labels classify and protect content, including encryption and access restrictions.
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Microsoft Bookings
Why it's wrong here
Bookings schedules appointments and is unrelated to this security requirement.
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Microsoft Teams live events
Why it's wrong here
Teams events are for communication, not this compliance/security requirement.
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