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The correct answer is that the policy requires multifactor authentication for Global Administrators and Security Administrators. This is because the exhibit shows a conditional access policy targeting those two specific directory roles, with the grant control set to “Require multifactor authentication” and the policy toggled to “On,” meaning it actively enforces MFA for any member of those roles, blocking access if MFA is not completed. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this scenario tests your ability to interpret conditional access policy configuration—specifically how role-based targeting and grant controls combine to enforce security for high-privilege accounts. A common trap is assuming the policy applies to all admins or misreading the “On” toggle as inactive; remember that the policy only affects the roles explicitly listed in the “Users and groups” assignment. Memory tip: “Two roles, one toggle—MFA for the privileged.”

SC-100 Practice Question: Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities

This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "properties": {
    "displayName": "Require MFA for admins",
    "state": "enabled",
    "conditions": {
      "users": {
        "includeRoles": ["Global Administrator", "Security Administrator"]
      },
      "applications": {
        "includeApplications": ["All"]
      }
    },
    "grantControls": {
      "builtInControls": ["mfa"],
      "operator": "OR"
    }
  }
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing a conditional access policy. What is the effect of this policy?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "properties": {
    "displayName": "Require MFA for admins",
    "state": "enabled",
    "conditions": {
      "users": {
        "includeRoles": ["Global Administrator", "Security Administrator"]
      },
      "applications": {
        "includeApplications": ["All"]
      }
    },
    "grantControls": {
      "builtInControls": ["mfa"],
      "operator": "OR"
    }
  }
}
```

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

✓

Requires multifactor authentication for Global Administrators and Security Administrators

Option D is correct because the exhibit shows a conditional access policy that targets the 'Global Administrators' and 'Security Administrators' directory roles, and the policy is configured to 'Require multifactor authentication' for those roles. The policy is enabled (as indicated by the 'On' toggle), so it actively enforces MFA for members of those two admin roles, blocking access if they do not complete MFA. This aligns with the principle of securing high-privilege roles with stronger authentication.

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 policy is disabled and has no effect

    Why it's wrong here

    The 'state' is 'enabled'.

  • ✗

    Blocks access for all users

    Why it's wrong here

    The grant control is 'mfa', not 'block'.

  • ✗

    Requires multifactor authentication for all users

    Why it's wrong here

    The policy only includes specific administrator roles.

  • ✓

    Requires multifactor authentication for Global Administrators and Security Administrators

    Why this is correct

    The policy includes those roles and requires MFA.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates may overlook the specific role targeting in the policy and assume it applies to all users, leading them to choose option C, or they may mistakenly think the policy is disabled because they misread the toggle state, choosing option A.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Conditional access policies in Azure AD evaluate conditions like user/group membership, location, device state, and application risk before granting access. When a policy targets directory roles, it uses the 'Directory roles' assignment, which maps to Azure AD built-in roles like Global Administrator (role ID: 62e90394-69f5-4237-9190-012177145e10) and Security Administrator (role ID: 194ae4cb-b126-40b2-bd5b-6091b380977d). The 'Require multifactor authentication' grant control triggers an MFA challenge via the Microsoft Authenticator app, phone call, or SMS, and if the user fails to complete MFA, access is denied with an HTTP 403 Forbidden response.

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 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 solutions that align with security best practices and priorities — This question tests Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Requires multifactor authentication for Global Administrators and Security Administrators — Option D is correct because the exhibit shows a conditional access policy that targets the 'Global Administrators' and 'Security Administrators' directory roles, and the policy is configured to 'Require multifactor authentication' for those roles. The policy is enabled (as indicated by the 'On' toggle), so it actively enforces MFA for members of those two admin roles, blocking access if they do not complete MFA. This aligns with the principle of securing high-privilege roles with stronger authentication.

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

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Same concept, more angles

2 more ways this is tested on SC-100

These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.

Variation 1. Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing a conditional access policy JSON in Microsoft Entra ID. The policy is enabled but users with the Global Administrator role are not being prompted for MFA. What is the most likely reason?

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  • ✓ A.The policy does not include any users except by role.
  • B.The policy does not include any applications.
  • C.The grant control requires a compliant device instead of MFA.
  • D.The policy state is disabled.

Why A: Option A is correct because the policy is scoped to 'All users' but the 'Include' filter is set to 'All users' while the 'Exclude' filter includes 'Global Administrator' role. Since the policy excludes Global Administrators, they are not subject to the MFA grant control, even though the policy is enabled. The JSON snippet shows the policy is enabled and includes all users by default, but the exclusion of the Global Administrator role overrides the inclusion, so they are never evaluated for MFA.

Variation 2. Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing a Conditional Access policy JSON. What is the effect of this policy?

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  • A.Blocks sign-ins from locations with high sign-in risk
  • ✓ B.Blocks sign-ins from users with high user risk
  • C.Blocks all sign-ins from any user
  • D.Requires multifactor authentication for high-risk users

Why B: The policy JSON specifies `"userRiskLevels": ["high"]` under the conditions block, which means it targets only users whose user risk level is assessed as high by Microsoft Entra ID Protection. The grant control is set to `"builtInControls": ["block"]`, so the policy blocks sign-ins for those high-risk users. Option B is correct because the policy explicitly blocks sign-ins from users with high user risk, not sign-in risk or all users.

Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026

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