- A
Create a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy that blocks printing of documents with the 'Highly Confidential' label.
Why wrong: DLP may not enforce label-based protection consistently.
- B
Configure a Conditional Access policy that blocks printing for users accessing documents from unmanaged devices.
Why wrong: Conditional Access does not control document actions.
- C
Modify the sensitivity label's encryption settings to require user authentication before printing.
Why wrong: The label already has encryption; the issue is manual application.
- D
Create an auto-labeling policy that automatically applies the 'Highly Confidential' label to documents that contain certain sensitive information types, and ensure the label's protection settings block printing.
Auto-labeling ensures consistent application, and protection blocks printing.
MS-900 Practice Question: Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365
This MS-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in microsoft 365. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
You are the security administrator for Contoso, a global consulting firm with 10,000 employees. Contoso uses Microsoft 365 E5 and Microsoft Entra ID P2. The company has a strict policy that all sensitive client data must be encrypted at rest and in transit. Additionally, the legal team requires that any document labeled as 'Highly Confidential' must be automatically encrypted and cannot be printed or forwarded. You have created a sensitivity label called 'Highly Confidential' with encryption and a protection setting that restricts actions like printing. However, you notice that users are still able to print documents that have the label applied. After investigation, you find that the label is correctly configured but users are manually applying the label. What should you do to ensure the label is consistently applied and printing is blocked?
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
Create an auto-labeling policy that automatically applies the 'Highly Confidential' label to documents that contain certain sensitive information types, and ensure the label's protection settings block printing.
Option C is correct because auto-labeling policies can automatically apply the sensitivity label based on conditions, ensuring consistent application. Additionally, the label's protection settings should block printing. Option A is incorrect because creating a DLP policy that blocks printing may not respect the sensitivity label's settings. Option B is incorrect because the label already has protection settings, but the issue is manual application. Option D is incorrect because Conditional Access does not control document actions like printing.
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.
- ✗
Create a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy that blocks printing of documents with the 'Highly Confidential' label.
Why it's wrong here
DLP may not enforce label-based protection consistently.
- ✗
Configure a Conditional Access policy that blocks printing for users accessing documents from unmanaged devices.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access does not control document actions.
- ✗
Modify the sensitivity label's encryption settings to require user authentication before printing.
Why it's wrong here
The label already has encryption; the issue is manual application.
- ✓
Create an auto-labeling policy that automatically applies the 'Highly Confidential' label to documents that contain certain sensitive information types, and ensure the label's protection settings block printing.
Why this is correct
Auto-labeling ensures consistent application, and protection blocks printing.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this MS-900 question test?
Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 — This question tests Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an auto-labeling policy that automatically applies the 'Highly Confidential' label to documents that contain certain sensitive information types, and ensure the label's protection settings block printing. — Option C is correct because auto-labeling policies can automatically apply the sensitivity label based on conditions, ensuring consistent application. Additionally, the label's protection settings should block printing. Option A is incorrect because creating a DLP policy that blocks printing may not respect the sensitivity label's settings. Option B is incorrect because the label already has protection settings, but the issue is manual application. Option D is incorrect because Conditional Access does not control document actions like printing.
What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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