- A
Create a workbook in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why wrong: Workbooks are for dashboards and reporting.
- B
Create a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel using Azure Logic Apps.
Playbooks contain the logic to execute automated responses like device isolation.
- C
Create an automation rule in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why wrong: Automation rules trigger playbooks but do not contain the response logic.
- D
Create a hunting query in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why wrong: Hunting queries are for proactive threat hunting, not response.
Question 671 of 969
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities →easyMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped
SC-100 Playbook Practice Question
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities. 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. A key principle to apply: playbook. 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 Sentinel. You need to design a solution that automatically responds to a detected ransomware incident by isolating the affected device in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Which tool should you use to create the automated response?
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 playbook in Microsoft Sentinel using Azure Logic Apps.
Option B is correct because a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel (based on Azure Logic Apps) can automate responses like isolating a device in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Automation rules (option C) trigger playbooks based on conditions but do not contain the response logic themselves. Workbooks (option A) are for visualization, and hunting queries (option D) are for threat hunting, not automated response. Therefore, to create an automated response action, you must create a playbook.
Key principle: Playbook
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Create a workbook in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
Workbooks are for dashboards and reporting.
- ✓
Create a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel using Azure Logic Apps.
Why this is correct
Playbooks contain the logic to execute automated responses like device isolation.
Related concept
Playbook
- ✗
Create an automation rule in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
Automation rules trigger playbooks but do not contain the response logic.
- ✗
Create a hunting query in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
Hunting queries are for proactive threat hunting, not response.
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
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Playbook
- Automation Rule
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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
Playbook
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. Playbook 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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What does this SC-100 question test?
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — This question tests Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — Playbook.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel using Azure Logic Apps. — Option B is correct because a playbook in Microsoft Sentinel (based on Azure Logic Apps) can automate responses like isolating a device in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Automation rules (option C) trigger playbooks based on conditions but do not contain the response logic themselves. Workbooks (option A) are for visualization, and hunting queries (option D) are for threat hunting, not automated response. Therefore, to create an automated response action, you must create a playbook.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?
Review playbook, then practise related SC-100 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Playbook
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