- A
Configure a Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule that queries audit logs for external sharing of labeled documents and generates an incident.
Why wrong: While possible, this is not the primary solution; Defender for Cloud Apps is more direct.
- B
Create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires device compliance when accessing documents labeled 'Confidential'.
Why wrong: This controls access, not label application or alerting.
- C
Configure a Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy that blocks the sharing of documents containing credit card numbers.
Why wrong: DLP blocks sharing but does not apply sensitivity labels.
- D
Create a Microsoft Purview auto-labeling policy that includes the 'Credit Card Number' sensitive info type and specifies the 'Confidential' label.
Auto-labeling policies can automatically apply labels based on content inspection.
- E
Create a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps app governance policy that monitors file sharing and triggers an alert when a document with a 'Confidential' label is shared externally.
App governance can detect policy violations and generate alerts.
Quick Answer
The answer is to create both a Microsoft Purview auto-labeling policy and a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps app governance policy. The auto-labeling policy scans documents for sensitive info types like credit card numbers and automatically applies the 'Confidential' sensitivity label, while the app governance policy monitors file sharing activities and triggers an alert when a labeled document is shared externally. This combination directly addresses the search intent for auto-label credit card documents shared externally alert by separating the labeling action from the alerting action. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between Purview’s labeling capabilities and Defender for Cloud Apps’ monitoring and alerting functions, a common trap being to confuse data loss prevention policies (which block, not label) with auto-labeling. Remember the memory tip: Purview labels the data, Defender alerts the sharing.
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. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You need to design a solution that automatically applies a 'Confidential' sensitivity label to documents that contain credit card numbers and are shared externally. The solution should also generate an alert when this occurs. Which two configurations should you implement? (Choose TWO.)
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 a Microsoft Purview auto-labeling policy that includes the 'Credit Card Number' sensitive info type and specifies the 'Confidential' label.
Options A and B are correct because an auto-labeling policy in Microsoft Purview can scan for sensitive info types (credit card numbers) and apply labels; an app governance policy in Defender for Cloud Apps can detect sharing to external domains and trigger alerts. Option C (data loss prevention) is for blocking, not labeling. Option D (conditional access) controls access, not labeling. Option E (Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule) could generate alerts but is not the primary mechanism for labeling.
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.
- ✗
Configure a Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule that queries audit logs for external sharing of labeled documents and generates an incident.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, this is not the primary solution; Defender for Cloud Apps is more direct.
- ✗
Create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires device compliance when accessing documents labeled 'Confidential'.
Why it's wrong here
This controls access, not label application or alerting.
- ✗
Configure a Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy that blocks the sharing of documents containing credit card numbers.
Why it's wrong here
DLP blocks sharing but does not apply sensitivity labels.
- ✓
Create a Microsoft Purview auto-labeling policy that includes the 'Credit Card Number' sensitive info type and specifies the 'Confidential' label.
Why this is correct
Auto-labeling policies can automatically apply labels based on content inspection.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Create a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps app governance policy that monitors file sharing and triggers an alert when a document with a 'Confidential' label is shared externally.
Why this is correct
App governance can detect policy violations and generate alerts.
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 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: Create a Microsoft Purview auto-labeling policy that includes the 'Credit Card Number' sensitive info type and specifies the 'Confidential' label. — Options A and B are correct because an auto-labeling policy in Microsoft Purview can scan for sensitive info types (credit card numbers) and apply labels; an app governance policy in Defender for Cloud Apps can detect sharing to external domains and trigger alerts. Option C (data loss prevention) is for blocking, not labeling. Option D (conditional access) controls access, not labeling. Option E (Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule) could generate alerts but is not the primary mechanism for labeling.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 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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