- A
Communication compliance policies for monitoring emails.
Why wrong: Communication compliance is a separate Purview solution for monitoring communications; it is not part of insider risk management.
- B
Forensic evidence capturing user activity on devices.
Forensic evidence (activity explorer) is a core capability of insider risk management to capture user activity on devices for security investigations.
- C
Data Loss Prevention policies that block sensitive data.
Why wrong: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a distinct Purview solution; insider risk management does not include DLP policies.
- D
Policy templates for data theft by departing users.
Policy templates for data theft by departing users are a key feature of insider risk management, providing predefined policies to address common risks.
- E
Indicators that detect unauthorized data exfiltration.
Indicators that detect unauthorized data exfiltration are integral to insider risk management, enabling identification of risky behaviors.
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. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Which THREE capabilities are part of Microsoft Purview's insider risk management solution? (Choose three.)
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
Forensic evidence capturing user activity on devices.
Options B, D, and E are correct. Option B is correct because insider risk management includes forensic evidence (activity explorer) that captures user activity on devices for investigation. Option D is correct because policy templates for data theft by departing users are a predefined template within insider risk management. Option E is correct because indicators in insider risk management detect unauthorized data exfiltration behaviors. Option A is incorrect because communication compliance is a separate Microsoft Purview solution focused on regulatory compliance monitoring. Option C is incorrect because Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a separate solution for blocking sensitive data, not a capability within insider risk management.
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.
- ✗
Communication compliance policies for monitoring emails.
Why it's wrong here
Communication compliance is a separate Purview solution for monitoring communications; it is not part of insider risk management.
- ✓
Forensic evidence capturing user activity on devices.
Why this is correct
Forensic evidence (activity explorer) is a core capability of insider risk management to capture user activity on devices for security investigations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Data Loss Prevention policies that block sensitive data.
Why it's wrong here
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a distinct Purview solution; insider risk management does not include DLP policies.
- ✓
Policy templates for data theft by departing users.
Why this is correct
Policy templates for data theft by departing users are a key feature of insider risk management, providing predefined policies to address common risks.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Indicators that detect unauthorized data exfiltration.
Why this is correct
Indicators that detect unauthorized data exfiltration are integral to insider risk management, enabling identification of risky behaviors.
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: Forensic evidence capturing user activity on devices. — Options B, D, and E are correct. Option B is correct because insider risk management includes forensic evidence (activity explorer) that captures user activity on devices for investigation. Option D is correct because policy templates for data theft by departing users are a predefined template within insider risk management. Option E is correct because indicators in insider risk management detect unauthorized data exfiltration behaviors. Option A is incorrect because communication compliance is a separate Microsoft Purview solution focused on regulatory compliance monitoring. Option C is incorrect because Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a separate solution for blocking sensitive data, not a capability within insider risk management.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?
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