- A
Create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID.
Conditional Access policies can enforce MFA based on location and are included in P1.
- B
Configure a risk-based policy in Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
Why wrong: ID Protection requires P2 licensing.
- C
Enable per-user MFA in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why wrong: Per-user MFA is a legacy method and less flexible than Conditional Access.
- D
Deploy a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune.
Why wrong: Intune requires separate licensing and focuses on device compliance.
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SC-100 Conditional Access Practice Question
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: conditional Access. 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 Entra ID. You need to design a solution that requires users to perform multifactor authentication when accessing a critical application from an untrusted network. The solution should not require additional licensing beyond Microsoft Entra ID P1. What should you use?
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 Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID.
Option A is correct because Conditional Access policies are included with Microsoft Entra ID P1 and can enforce MFA based on network location. Option B (ID Protection) requires P2 licensing. Option C (per-user MFA) is legacy and less flexible. Option D (Intune) is for device management.
Key principle: Conditional Access
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 Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why this is correct
Conditional Access policies can enforce MFA based on location and are included in P1.
Related concept
Conditional Access
- ✗
Configure a risk-based policy in Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
Why it's wrong here
ID Protection requires P2 licensing.
- ✗
Enable per-user MFA in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Per-user MFA is a legacy method and less flexible than Conditional Access.
- ✗
Deploy a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Intune requires separate licensing and focuses on device compliance.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that candidates might choose Microsoft Entra ID Protection (P2) because it seems more sophisticated, but the requirement is no additional licensing beyond P1, so Conditional Access with location condition is sufficient and included. Also candidates might confuse per-user MFA with Conditional Access.
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
- Conditional Access
- Microsoft Entra ID P1
- Microsoft Entra ID Protection
- Per-user MFA
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
Conditional Access
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 security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — This question tests Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — Conditional Access.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID. — Option A is correct because Conditional Access policies are included with Microsoft Entra ID P1 and can enforce MFA based on network location. Option B (ID Protection) requires P2 licensing. Option C (per-user MFA) is legacy and less flexible. Option D (Intune) is for device management.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Conditional Access
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