MS-900 Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services Practice Question
A department asks for the Microsoft 365 service best suited for department document libraries with version history. Which service should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's compliance features with document version history, but version history is a core SharePoint Online capability, not a compliance or security tool.
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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SharePoint Online
SharePoint Online is the correct answer because it provides document libraries with built-in version history, allowing users to track, restore, and manage previous versions of documents. This feature is essential for collaboration and compliance, as it enables rollback to earlier versions and audit trails without additional configuration.
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 Purview Compliance Manager
Why it's wrong here
Compliance Manager tracks compliance posture, not day-to-day productivity work.
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SharePoint Online
Why this is correct
SharePoint provides team sites, document libraries, metadata, permissions, and versioning.
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Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management
Why it's wrong here
PIM manages privileged role activation, not this user collaboration requirement.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Defender for Endpoint protects endpoint devices, not this productivity scenario.
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Key term
SharePoint Online
SharePoint Online is a cloud-based collaboration platform from Microsoft that lets teams create, store, organize, and share content securely from anywhere.
Key term
Collaboration
Collaboration in Microsoft 365 refers to the integrated tools and services that enable people to work together in real time, share information, and coordinate tasks from anywhere.
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