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Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

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The answer is that the recurrence property is null, so the review is not scheduled. This is correct because the Microsoft Graph PowerShell output for an access review policy must contain a valid recurrence object with properties like type, durationInDays, and startDate; when that object is null, the system interprets the review as having no recurrence schedule at all, regardless of any intended quarterly setup. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how access review recurrence is configured via Graph API and PowerShell, often appearing as a trap where candidates assume a missing recurrence means a default schedule exists—but in reality, a null recurrence means no automatic runs are triggered. A key memory tip is to remember that null recurrence equals no recurrence, not a default recurrence.

SC-100 Practice Question: Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities

This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.

Exhibit

PowerShell script output:
```powershell
Get-MgPolicyAccessReview -Filter "displayName eq 'Quarterly Access Review'" | Select-Object -Property Id, DisplayName, Scope, Reviewers, Settings

Id          : 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc
DisplayName : Quarterly Access Review
Scope       : @{query=/groups; queryType=MicrosoftGraph}
Reviewers   : {@{query=/users/abc123; queryType=MicrosoftGraph}}
Settings    : @{instanceDurationInDays=30; recurrence=; autoReviewEnabled=False; autoApplyReviewEnabled=False}
```

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator runs this Microsoft Graph PowerShell command to retrieve an access review policy. The review is set to run quarterly but no recurrence is shown in the output. The review has not started. What is the most likely cause?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "most likely"

    Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

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Exhibit

PowerShell script output:
```powershell
Get-MgPolicyAccessReview -Filter "displayName eq 'Quarterly Access Review'" | Select-Object -Property Id, DisplayName, Scope, Reviewers, Settings

Id          : 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc
DisplayName : Quarterly Access Review
Scope       : @{query=/groups; queryType=MicrosoftGraph}
Reviewers   : {@{query=/users/abc123; queryType=MicrosoftGraph}}
Settings    : @{instanceDurationInDays=30; recurrence=; autoReviewEnabled=False; autoApplyReviewEnabled=False}
```

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

✓

The recurrence property is null, so the review is not scheduled.

The output shows the recurrence property as null, which means the review is not configured with a recurrence schedule. Even though the administrator intended a quarterly review, without a valid recurrence object (including type, durationInDays, and startDate), the review will not be scheduled to run automatically. This is the most direct cause of the missing recurrence in the output.

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.

  • ✗

    The reviewer is a single user, which is not allowed.

    Why it's wrong here

    Single reviewer is allowed.

  • ✗

    The autoReviewEnabled setting is false, preventing the review from starting.

    Why it's wrong here

    AutoReviewEnabled controls automatic decisions, not start.

  • ✓

    The recurrence property is null, so the review is not scheduled.

    Why this is correct

    Recurrence must be set for scheduled reviews.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The scope query is for groups, but the review should be for users.

    Why it's wrong here

    Scope for groups is valid for group reviews.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates may confuse the autoReviewEnabled setting with scheduling or recurrence, or assume that a single-user reviewer is invalid, when in fact the absence of a properly defined recurrence object is the root cause.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

The recurrence property in Microsoft Graph for access reviews is a complex object that must include type (e.g., quarterly), durationInDays, and startDate. If any of these sub-properties are missing or the recurrence object itself is null, the review will not be scheduled. This is a common misconfiguration when using PowerShell or Graph API to create or update reviews, as the recurrence object must be explicitly defined even if the review is set to run only once.

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.

TExam Day Tips

  • 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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.

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What does this SC-100 question test?

Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — This question tests Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The recurrence property is null, so the review is not scheduled. — The output shows the recurrence property as null, which means the review is not configured with a recurrence schedule. Even though the administrator intended a quarterly review, without a valid recurrence object (including type, durationInDays, and startDate), the review will not be scheduled to run automatically. This is the most direct cause of the missing recurrence in the output.

What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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