The answer is to require users to apply sensitivity labels when publishing reports and to enforce mandatory labeling through the Microsoft Purview Information Protection admin portal. These two methods work together because the Power BI admin can enable a tenant-level setting in the admin portal that blocks report publication unless a sensitivity label is assigned, while Purview provides the centralized policy framework to define and propagate those labels across the service. On the PL-300 exam, this question tests your understanding of governance controls rather than report-building features—a common trap is confusing Row-Level Security or Power BI Desktop settings with label enforcement, but remember that labels are applied at the service layer, not in the desktop tool. Another frequent distractor is Microsoft Intune, which manages devices, not Power BI content policies. For a quick memory anchor, think “Publish or Purview”—the admin forces labels at publish time via the portal and manages the label definitions through Purview.
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.
Which TWO methods can a Power BI admin use to enforce the use of sensitivity labels on reports? (Choose two.)
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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Apply labels automatically using Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Options A and D are correct because the admin can enable mandatory labeling in the admin portal and use Microsoft Purview Information Protection to apply labels. Option B is wrong because labels are not applied in Power BI Desktop. Option C is wrong because RLS does not enforce labels. Option E is wrong because there is no such policy in Microsoft Intune.
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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Deploy a Microsoft Intune policy to block unlabeled reports.
Why it's wrong here
Intune is for device management, not Power BI label enforcement.
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Configure default labels in Power BI Desktop.
Why it's wrong here
Power BI Desktop does not enforce labels; labels are applied in the service.
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Apply labels automatically using Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Why this is correct
Automatic labeling can be configured based on content.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Require users to apply sensitivity labels when publishing reports.
Why this is correct
Admin portal has a setting 'Require sensitivity label'.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use row-level security to hide unlabeled reports.
Why it's wrong here
RLS does not relate to labels.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PL-300 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.
Manage and secure Power BI — This question tests Manage and secure Power BI — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Apply labels automatically using Microsoft Purview Information Protection. — Options A and D are correct because the admin can enable mandatory labeling in the admin portal and use Microsoft Purview Information Protection to apply labels. Option B is wrong because labels are not applied in Power BI Desktop. Option C is wrong because RLS does not enforce labels. Option E is wrong because there is no such policy in Microsoft Intune.
What should I do if I get this PL-300 question wrong?
Identify which PL-300 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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