- A
Microsoft Entra Identity Protection.
Why wrong: Identity Protection detects risks, not lifecycle.
- B
Microsoft Entra Access Reviews.
Reviews access periodically.
- C
Microsoft Entra Entitlement Management.
Automates access requests and lifecycle.
- D
Microsoft Entra Lifecycle Workflows.
Automates joiner/mover/leaver processes.
- E
Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Why wrong: PIM manages privileged roles, not general identity lifecycle.
Question 750 of 969
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities →hardMultiple SelectObjective-mapped
Microsoft Entra ID Governance Capabilities
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. 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 is implementing Microsoft Entra ID governance. Which THREE capabilities should you include to manage the identity lifecycle and access reviews?
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
✓
Microsoft Entra Access Reviews.
Option B is correct because Access Reviews allow periodic review and attestation of access rights, ensuring access remains appropriate. Option C is correct because Entitlement Management automates access requests, approvals, and assignments, managing the access lifecycle. Option D is correct because Lifecycle Workflows automate joiner/mover/leaver processes, managing identity lifecycle events. Option A is incorrect because Identity Protection focuses on detecting and mitigating identity risks, not lifecycle management. Option E is incorrect because Privileged Identity Management (PIM) is designed for managing and auditing privileged roles, not general identity lifecycle or access reviews.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged 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.
- ✗
Microsoft Entra Identity Protection.
Why it's wrong here
Identity Protection detects risks, not lifecycle.
- ✓
Microsoft Entra Access Reviews.
Why this is correct
Reviews access periodically.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✓
Microsoft Entra Entitlement Management.
Why this is correct
Automates access requests and lifecycle.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✓
Microsoft Entra Lifecycle Workflows.
Why this is correct
Automates joiner/mover/leaver processes.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✗
Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Why it's wrong here
PIM manages privileged roles, not general identity lifecycle.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged 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 — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Microsoft Entra Access Reviews. — Option B is correct because Access Reviews allow periodic review and attestation of access rights, ensuring access remains appropriate. Option C is correct because Entitlement Management automates access requests, approvals, and assignments, managing the access lifecycle. Option D is correct because Lifecycle Workflows automate joiner/mover/leaver processes, managing identity lifecycle events. Option A is incorrect because Identity Protection focuses on detecting and mitigating identity risks, not lifecycle management. Option E is incorrect because Privileged Identity Management (PIM) is designed for managing and auditing privileged roles, not general identity lifecycle or access reviews.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related SC-100 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Variation 1. Your organization is implementing Microsoft Entra ID governance. Which TWO features are part of Microsoft Entra ID Governance? (Select two.)
easy- ✓ A.Privileged Identity Management
- B.Authentication methods policy
- C.Conditional Access
- ✓ D.Entitlement management
- E.Access reviews
Why A: Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Entitlement Management are both core features of Microsoft Entra ID Governance. PIM provides time-bound and approval-based access to elevated roles, while Entitlement Management enables automated access request workflows, catalogs, and policies. Access Reviews is also a governance feature, but the question limits selection to two; the intended answer set commonly focuses on PIM and Entitlement Management for governance capabilities.
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