A company needs to ensure that all email and document content is preserved for legal purposes, even if users permanently delete items. This requirement demands that content be kept indefinitely until the legal hold is released. Which Microsoft 365 feature should they enable?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Distractor review
Retention policy
Retention policies are time-based and can preserve or delete content, but they are not intended for indefinite preservation as required for legal holds. A litigation hold is specifically for legal preservation.
Best answer
Litigation hold
Litigation hold preserves all data indefinitely (or until the hold is removed) even if users delete items. It is the correct feature for legal preservation requirements.
Distractor review
eDiscovery
eDiscovery is used to search, hold, and export content for legal cases, but it does not proactively preserve all content across the organization. Litigation hold is the preservation mechanism.
Distractor review
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
DLP policies prevent users from sharing sensitive information accidentally. They do not preserve content or prevent deletion. Litigation hold is required for preservation.
Common exam trap
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.
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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.
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FAQ
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What does this MS-900 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Litigation hold — Litigation hold (also known as legal hold) preserves all content in place, preventing deletion and ensuring data is retained for legal or compliance requirements. Retention policies can preserve or delete content after a specified period but are not designed for indefinite preservation triggered by legal action. eDiscovery is used to search and export content, not to preserve. Data Loss Prevention is for preventing accidental sharing, not preservation.
What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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