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A security administrator needs to ensure that all users accessing Microsoft 365 resources from unmanaged devices are prompted to sign in using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and are blocked from downloading sensitive files. Which conditional access policy should be configured?

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A security administrator needs to ensure that all users accessing Microsoft 365 resources from unmanaged devices are prompted to sign in using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and are blocked from downloading sensitive files. Which conditional access policy should be configured?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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A

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Require MFA for all users

This policy enforces MFA but does not differentiate based on device state, so it would apply even to managed devices.

B

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Block access from unknown locations

This targets geographic locations, not device management status.

C

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App protection policies

App protection policies apply to mobile apps and can prevent data leakage from those apps, but they do not control browser or desktop access or enforce MFA at sign-in.

D

Best answer

Conditional Access policy with device compliance and session controls

This allows you to require MFA for unmanaged devices and apply session policies to block download of sensitive files, meeting both requirements.

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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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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: Conditional Access policy with device compliance and session controls — A Conditional Access policy can combine conditions such as device platform and compliance state to require MFA and apply session controls like restricting download. Requiring MFA for all users does not consider device state. Blocking by location is unrelated. App protection policies apply to mobile apps, not directly to browser or desktop access.

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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