- A
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions.
Required to assess resources across all subscriptions.
- B
Configure security contact details for each subscription.
Why wrong: Security contacts are for notifications, not remediation.
- C
Configure automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent.
Needed for collecting security data and enabling recommendations.
- D
Set the 'Auto Remediate' toggle to 'On' for all security recommendations.
Why wrong: There is no global auto-remediate toggle; each recommendation must be remediated individually or via policy.
- E
Create Azure Policy assignments with 'deployIfNotExists' effect to auto-remediate critical findings.
Why wrong: This is not a standard step; automatic remediation is built-in for some recommendations when auto-provisioning is enabled, but custom policies are not part of the default setup.
Quick Answer
The answer is to enable Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions and configure automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent. Enabling coverage across all subscriptions ensures that every resource is monitored for security posture, while automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent collects the necessary data for Defender for Cloud to generate recommendations. However, to actually auto-remediate critical findings, you must pair this with Azure Policy using deployIfNotExists or modify effects, as the built-in “Auto Remediate” toggle in Defender for Cloud only works for a limited set of recommendations. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this question tests your understanding that coverage and data collection are prerequisites, but true automated remediation requires policy-driven enforcement—a common trap is assuming Defender’s own remediation setting handles everything. Remember the memory tip: “Cover and collect, then policy correct.”
SC-100 Design security solutions for infrastructure Practice Question
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security solutions for infrastructure. 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.
Your organization has deployed Microsoft Defender for Cloud with the CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) plan enabled. You need to ensure that all Azure subscriptions are covered and that security recommendations are automatically remediated for critical findings. Which two actions should you take? (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
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions.
Enabling Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions ensures coverage. Configuring automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent ensures data collection. To auto-remediate, you need to use Azure Policy with 'deployIfNotExists' or 'modify' effects, not just enable Defender. The 'Auto Remediate' setting in Defender for Cloud applies only to certain recommendations, but for custom remediation, Azure Policy is needed. The security contacts are for notifications, not remediation.
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.
- ✓
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions.
Why this is correct
Required to assess resources across all subscriptions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure security contact details for each subscription.
Why it's wrong here
Security contacts are for notifications, not remediation.
- ✓
Configure automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent.
Why this is correct
Needed for collecting security data and enabling recommendations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Set the 'Auto Remediate' toggle to 'On' for all security recommendations.
Why it's wrong here
There is no global auto-remediate toggle; each recommendation must be remediated individually or via policy.
- ✗
Create Azure Policy assignments with 'deployIfNotExists' effect to auto-remediate critical findings.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard step; automatic remediation is built-in for some recommendations when auto-provisioning is enabled, but custom policies are not part of the default setup.
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.
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Design security solutions for infrastructure — This question tests Design security solutions for infrastructure — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions. — Enabling Defender for Cloud on all subscriptions ensures coverage. Configuring automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent ensures data collection. To auto-remediate, you need to use Azure Policy with 'deployIfNotExists' or 'modify' effects, not just enable Defender. The 'Auto Remediate' setting in Defender for Cloud applies only to certain recommendations, but for custom remediation, Azure Policy is needed. The security contacts are for notifications, not remediation.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?
Identify which SC-100 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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