The answer is that a Microsoft Purview DLP policy can block sharing and show a policy tip to the user when a match occurs. These two actions are fundamental to how DLP enforces data protection: blocking the prohibited activity (such as sharing a credit card number via email) while simultaneously displaying a customizable policy tip that educates the user on the violation and offers an override option with a business justification. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish DLP’s native enforcement actions from adjacent security features—a common trap is confusing auto-labeling or encryption with DLP, but those are handled by separate sensitivity label policies. Remember the memory tip: DLP is a “block and warn” tool, not a “label and lock” tool; if the action involves applying a label or encrypting, it belongs to Microsoft Purview Information Protection, not DLP.
SC-100 Practice Question: Design security solutions for applications and data
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security solutions for applications and data. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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 designing a solution to protect sensitive data in Microsoft 365. You need to implement Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Which TWO actions can a DLP policy take when a match occurs? (Choose TWO.)
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Block the sharing of sensitive information.
Options A and D are correct. DLP policies can block sharing and show a policy tip to users. Option B is wrong because auto-labeling is a separate feature (auto-labeling policies). Option C is wrong because DLP policies do not quarantine items. Option E is wrong because encryption is applied via sensitivity labels, not DLP directly.
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.
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Encrypt the file with Azure Information Protection.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is applied via labels, not DLP.
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Quarantine the file for administrator review.
Why it's wrong here
DLP does not quarantine files.
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Automatically apply a sensitivity label.
Why it's wrong here
Auto-labeling is done via auto-labeling policies, not DLP.
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Block the sharing of sensitive information.
Why this is correct
DLP can block sharing actions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Show a policy tip to the user.
Why this is correct
Policy tips educate users about policy violations.
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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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..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Block the sharing of sensitive information. — Options A and D are correct. DLP policies can block sharing and show a policy tip to users. Option B is wrong because auto-labeling is a separate feature (auto-labeling policies). Option C is wrong because DLP policies do not quarantine items. Option E is wrong because encryption is applied via sensitivity labels, not DLP directly.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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