Quick Answer
The answer is Microsoft Entra ID P1, which is the minimum licensing required for self-service password reset. This is because SSPR is a premium feature that relies on Microsoft Entra ID P1’s core identity management capabilities, including the essential password writeback functionality that allows password changes to synchronize back to on-premises Active Directory. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between licensing tiers and avoid common traps: many candidates mistakenly choose the free tier, which lacks SSPR entirely, or over-select P2, which adds Identity Protection but is unnecessary for basic SSPR. A frequent distractor is Microsoft 365 E3, which includes Entra ID P1 but is not the minimum license when P1 alone suffices. Remember the memory tip: “P1 for passwords, P2 for protection”—if the requirement is only self-service password reset, P1 is the floor, not the free tier or the premium P2.
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security solutions for applications and data. 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.
A company uses Microsoft Entra ID to authenticate users for a web application. They want to enable self-service password reset (SSPR) for users. What is the minimum licensing requirement?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Microsoft 365 E3
Why wrong: E3 includes Entra ID P1, but P1 is the direct answer.
Microsoft Entra ID P2
Why wrong: P2 includes additional features but is not the minimum.
Microsoft Entra ID Free
Why wrong: Free tier does not support SSPR.
Microsoft Entra ID P1
P1 includes SSPR with password writeback.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft Entra ID P1
Option B is correct because Microsoft Entra ID P1 includes SSPR with writeback to on-premises Active Directory. Option A is wrong because the free tier does not include SSPR. Option C is wrong because P2 adds Identity Protection, not required for basic SSPR. Option D is wrong because Microsoft 365 E3 includes Entra ID P1, but the question asks for minimum licensing.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Microsoft 365 E3
Why it's wrong here
E3 includes Entra ID P1, but P1 is the direct answer.
Microsoft Entra ID P2
Why it's wrong here
P2 includes additional features but is not the minimum.
Microsoft Entra ID Free
Why it's wrong here
Free tier does not support SSPR.
Microsoft Entra ID P1
Why this is correct
P1 includes SSPR with password writeback.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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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..
The correct answer is: Microsoft Entra ID P1 — Option B is correct because Microsoft Entra ID P1 includes SSPR with writeback to on-premises Active Directory. Option A is wrong because the free tier does not include SSPR. Option C is wrong because P2 adds Identity Protection, not required for basic SSPR. Option D is wrong because Microsoft 365 E3 includes Entra ID P1, but the question asks for minimum licensing.
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.
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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