- A
Enable the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps data connector in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why wrong: While this works, the Microsoft Defender XDR connector is the recommended unified approach and reduces administrative overhead.
- B
Create a custom Azure Function that polls the Defender for Cloud Apps API and sends alerts to Sentinel via a custom Log Analytics table.
Why wrong: This requires significant development effort and maintenance.
- C
Enable the Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) data connector in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why wrong: This connector ingests identity logs, not Defender for Cloud Apps alerts.
- D
Enable the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel and set incident creation to 'All alerts'.
This is the simplest and most efficient method; it automatically synchronizes all Defender alerts as incidents.
Quick Answer
The answer is to enable the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel and set incident creation to 'All alerts'. This is correct because the Microsoft Defender XDR connector acts as a unified ingestion point, automatically synchronizing alerts from all Defender workloads—including Defender for Cloud Apps—into Sentinel as incidents without requiring additional configuration or custom APIs. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the modern, consolidated architecture where the XDR connector replaces legacy workload-specific connectors, which would create unnecessary administrative overhead and duplicate effort. A common trap is choosing the legacy Defender for Cloud Apps connector, but remember that Microsoft’s strategy is to funnel all Defender alerts through the XDR pipeline for seamless incident creation. Memory tip: think “XDR first” for any multi-workload alert synchronization—it’s the single pane of glass that minimizes effort.
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 plans to use Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR to manage security incidents. You need to design a solution that ensures all Defender for Cloud Apps alerts are automatically synchronized to Microsoft Sentinel as incidents with the least administrative effort. What should you configure?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"least"Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
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 the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel and set incident creation to 'All alerts'.
Option D is correct because enabling the Microsoft Defender XDR connector in Sentinel automatically ingests alerts from all Defender workloads, including Defender for Cloud Apps, and creates incidents. Option A (manual API) is not minimal effort. Option B (Defender for Cloud Apps connector) is legacy and duplicates effort. Option C (Azure AD connector) does not include Defender for Cloud Apps alerts.
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 the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps data connector in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
While this works, the Microsoft Defender XDR connector is the recommended unified approach and reduces administrative overhead.
- ✗
Create a custom Azure Function that polls the Defender for Cloud Apps API and sends alerts to Sentinel via a custom Log Analytics table.
Why it's wrong here
This requires significant development effort and maintenance.
- ✗
Enable the Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) data connector in Microsoft Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
This connector ingests identity logs, not Defender for Cloud Apps alerts.
- ✓
Enable the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel and set incident creation to 'All alerts'.
Why this is correct
This is the simplest and most efficient method; it automatically synchronizes all Defender alerts as incidents.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
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 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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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: Enable the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel and set incident creation to 'All alerts'. — Option D is correct because enabling the Microsoft Defender XDR connector in Sentinel automatically ingests alerts from all Defender workloads, including Defender for Cloud Apps, and creates incidents. Option A (manual API) is not minimal effort. Option B (Defender for Cloud Apps connector) is legacy and duplicates effort. Option C (Azure AD connector) does not include Defender for Cloud Apps alerts.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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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. Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR. You need to automatically create incidents in Sentinel for high-severity alerts from Defender XDR. You also want to suppress low-severity alerts to reduce noise. What should you configure?
hard- A.Configure the Microsoft Defender XDR connector to create incidents only for high severity.
- B.Configure an automation rule to create incidents for all alerts.
- C.Create a playbook that triggers on alerts and creates incidents.
- ✓ D.Create a scheduled analytics rule that queries Defender XDR alerts with severity filter and creates incidents.
Why D: Option B is correct because you can create an analytics rule that filters by severity and maps alerts to incidents. Option A is wrong because automation rules can create incidents but are not the primary method for ingesting alerts. Option C is wrong because a playbook would be reactive. Option D is wrong because the incident creation rule is not a thing.
Variation 2. Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR. You need to design a solution that automatically creates an incident in Microsoft Sentinel when a Defender for Endpoint alert of severity 'High' is triggered for any device. The solution should minimize latency and administrative overhead. What should you configure?
medium- A.Enable the Azure AD Identity Protection connector in Microsoft Sentinel to ingest sign-in and user risk alerts.
- ✓ B.Enable the Microsoft Defender XDR data connector in Microsoft Sentinel and ensure the 'Create incidents' toggle is enabled.
- C.Configure a scheduled analytics rule in Microsoft Sentinel that runs every hour and queries the Defender for Endpoint logs via API.
- D.Create a custom Azure Logic App that queries the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint APIs and pushes alerts to a custom log table in Log Analytics.
Why B: Option B is correct because Microsoft Sentinel has a built-in data connector for Microsoft Defender XDR that enables automatic incident creation with low latency and minimal configuration. Option A (custom logic app) would add latency and complexity. Option C (manual ingestion) would not be automatic. Option D (Azure AD Identity Protection) is for identity-based alerts, not device alerts.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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