The answer is to leverage Azure SQL Database Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), TLS, and Microsoft Entra ID. This combination is correct because Power BI stores report data in Azure SQL Database, which uses TDE to encrypt data at rest on disk, while TLS secures all data in transit between the Power BI service and users or data sources. Microsoft Entra ID then provides verified identity-based access, ensuring only authenticated users can view reports. On the PL-300 exam, this question tests your understanding of the layered security model for Power BI, often appearing as a scenario where you must distinguish encryption from governance or device management. A common trap is confusing Microsoft Purview (data governance) or Intune (mobile management) with encryption services. To remember, think of the three pillars: TDE for storage, TLS for movement, and Entra ID for who gets in.
PL-300 Manage and secure Power BI Practice Question
This PL-300 practice question tests your understanding of manage and secure power bi. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
A company deploys Power BI for internal reporting. The security team requires that all report data be encrypted at rest and in transit, and that access be granted only to users with verified identities. Which combination of features should the Power BI administrator use?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Leverage Azure SQL Database Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), TLS, and Microsoft Entra ID
Option C is correct because Power BI uses Azure SQL Database encryption at rest, TLS for data in transit, and integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for authentication. Option A is wrong because Microsoft Purview is for data governance, not encryption. Option B is wrong because SharePoint is not a core encryption or identity service for Power BI. Option D is wrong because Microsoft Intune is for mobile management, not encryption.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
Apply row-level security (RLS) and use Microsoft Intune for conditional access
Why it's wrong here
RLS restricts data visibility, not encryption; Intune is for device compliance, not encryption or identity.
✓
Leverage Azure SQL Database Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), TLS, and Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
TDE encrypts data at rest, TLS encrypts in transit, and Entra ID provides verified identity.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
Use Microsoft Purview for encryption and Microsoft Intune for identity
Why it's wrong here
Purview governs data, not encryption; Intune manages devices.
✗
Enable Power BI encryption settings and configure SharePoint permissions
Why it's wrong here
Power BI encryption is managed at the Azure level, not a toggle; SharePoint permissions are insufficient for identity verification.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PL-300 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Manage and secure Power BI — This question tests Manage and secure Power BI — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Leverage Azure SQL Database Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), TLS, and Microsoft Entra ID — Option C is correct because Power BI uses Azure SQL Database encryption at rest, TLS for data in transit, and integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for authentication. Option A is wrong because Microsoft Purview is for data governance, not encryption. Option B is wrong because SharePoint is not a core encryption or identity service for Power BI. Option D is wrong because Microsoft Intune is for mobile management, not encryption.
What should I do if I get this PL-300 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PL-300 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
This PL-300 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Microsoft certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the PL-300 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.