Quick Answer
The answer is Azure Update Manager, which is the correct feature to enable for remediating missing security updates in Microsoft Defender for Cloud. This is because Defender for Cloud integrates directly with Azure Update Manager to assess and automatically apply missing patches across hybrid environments, including on-premises servers monitored by Defender for Servers. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this question tests your understanding of the shift from legacy solutions like Azure Automation Update Management to the current, unified Azure Update Manager—a common trap where candidates mistakenly choose the older option. A key memory tip is to think of “Update Manager” as the modern, single-pane-of-glass tool that replaces the fragmented Automation-based approach, and remember that Just-in-Time access and Adaptive Application Controls address access and application whitelisting, not patch remediation.
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security solutions for applications and data. 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.
A company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect their hybrid environment. They have on-premises servers that are monitored by Microsoft Defender for Servers. The security team notices that some servers are missing critical security updates. They want to automatically remediate missing updates on these servers. Which feature should they enable?
Adaptive Application Controls
Why wrong: Helps control which applications can run, not for update remediation.
Azure Automation Update Management
Why wrong: Legacy solution; current recommendation is Azure Update Manager.
Azure Update Manager
Integrated with Defender for Cloud to assess and remediate missing updates on servers.
Just-in-Time (JIT) VM access
Why wrong: Controls access to VMs, not for updating software.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Azure Update Manager
Defender for Cloud can integrate with Azure Update Manager (formerly Update Management) to remediate missing updates. Option D is correct. Option A is wrong because Azure Automation Update Management is the legacy solution, but the current recommendation is Azure Update Manager. Option B is wrong because Just-in-Time access is for VM access control. Option C is wrong because Adaptive Application Controls are for allowing specific applications.
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.
Adaptive Application Controls
Why it's wrong here
Helps control which applications can run, not for update remediation.
Azure Automation Update Management
Why it's wrong here
Legacy solution; current recommendation is Azure Update Manager.
Azure Update Manager
Why this is correct
Integrated with Defender for Cloud to assess and remediate missing updates on servers.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Just-in-Time (JIT) VM access
Why it's wrong here
Controls access to VMs, not for updating software.
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
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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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: Azure Update Manager — Defender for Cloud can integrate with Azure Update Manager (formerly Update Management) to remediate missing updates. Option D is correct. Option A is wrong because Azure Automation Update Management is the legacy solution, but the current recommendation is Azure Update Manager. Option B is wrong because Just-in-Time access is for VM access control. Option C is wrong because Adaptive Application Controls are for allowing specific applications.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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