This MS-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe cloud concepts. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is configuring a new Azure subscription with this ARM template snippet for Microsoft Defender for Cloud. What will be the immediate result?
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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The subscription will be monitored for security issues and receive recommendations
Option C is correct. Enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud on a subscription activates the basic (free) tier, which provides security assessments and recommendations. Option A is incorrect because there are multiple pricing tiers. Option B is incorrect because the free tier does not include the full suite of advanced protections. Option D is incorrect because manual configuration is not required for basic protection.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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All virtual machines will be automatically onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Automatic onboarding to Defender for Endpoint requires additional configuration.
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The subscription will be monitored for security issues and receive recommendations
Why this is correct
Enabling Defender for Cloud provides continuous security assessment and actionable recommendations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The subscription will be protected by the highest security tier
Why it's wrong here
The template enables Defender for Cloud, but not necessarily the highest tier; by default, it enables the free tier.
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No changes will occur until a security policy is manually created
Why it's wrong here
The template applies default security policies automatically.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
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Describe cloud concepts — This question tests Describe cloud concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The subscription will be monitored for security issues and receive recommendations — Option C is correct. Enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud on a subscription activates the basic (free) tier, which provides security assessments and recommendations. Option A is incorrect because there are multiple pricing tiers. Option B is incorrect because the free tier does not include the full suite of advanced protections. Option D is incorrect because manual configuration is not required for basic protection.
What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?
Identify which MS-900 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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