The answer is that the baseline defines the expected scan result for rule VA2108, so future scans do not flag the same findings. This is the core purpose of a vulnerability assessment baseline in Azure SQL Database: it allows you to mark specific, known-acceptable results—such as a particular configuration or missing patch that has been manually reviewed—as safe, effectively whitelisting them from being reported as vulnerabilities in subsequent assessments. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this concept tests your understanding of how to operationalize security scanning without generating noise from already-mitigated or tolerated risks; a common trap is confusing baselines with automated remediation or assuming they apply globally across all databases. Remember the memory tip: a baseline is a “pass” for a known acceptable state, not a fix—think of it as a “do not flag” bookmark for a specific rule on a specific database.
SC-100 Practice Question: Design security solutions for applications and data
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security solutions for applications and data. 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.
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Get-AzSqlDatabaseVulnerabilityAssessmentRuleBaseline -ResourceGroupName "RG1" -ServerName "sqlsrv1" -DatabaseName "db1" -RuleId "VA2108" -BaselineName "default"
You run the PowerShell command to retrieve the vulnerability assessment baseline for rule VA2108 on an Azure SQL Database. The command returns a baseline with multiple rows. What is the purpose of this baseline?
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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It defines the expected scan result for rule VA2108, so future scans do not flag the same findings.
Option D is correct because vulnerability assessment baselines define acceptable scan results for specific rules, so that future scans do not report the same findings as vulnerabilities. Option A is wrong because baselines do not fix vulnerabilities. Option B is wrong because the baseline is for a specific database, not all databases. Option C is wrong because baselines are not about performance.
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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It configures the database to ignore performance issues related to rule VA2108.
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability assessment rules are security-related, not performance.
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It sets the baseline for all databases on the server for rule VA2108.
Why it's wrong here
The command targets a specific database.
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It automatically remediates the vulnerability identified by rule VA2108.
Why it's wrong here
Baselines don't remediate; they define acceptable results.
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It defines the expected scan result for rule VA2108, so future scans do not flag the same findings.
Why this is correct
Baselines suppress known safe findings.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The command targets a specific database.
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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Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-100 question in full detail.
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Design security solutions for applications and data — This question tests Design security solutions for applications and data — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: It defines the expected scan result for rule VA2108, so future scans do not flag the same findings. — Option D is correct because vulnerability assessment baselines define acceptable scan results for specific rules, so that future scans do not report the same findings as vulnerabilities. Option A is wrong because baselines do not fix vulnerabilities. Option B is wrong because the baseline is for a specific database, not all databases. Option C is wrong because baselines are not about performance.
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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