The answer is Access Reviews and Entitlement Management. These two capabilities work together to automate user access reviews for cloud applications because Access Reviews provide the recurring evaluation and attestation of user permissions, while Entitlement Management handles the lifecycle of access packages, automatically assigning and removing access based on policy, which can trigger reviews upon expiration or change. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this tests your understanding of how Entra ID Governance components integrate rather than function in isolation; a common trap is selecting Privileged Identity Management, which is designed solely for privileged role oversight, not general application access. Remember the mnemonic “A&E” for Access and Entitlement—if the scenario involves automating reviews for standard cloud app access, focus on these two, not PIM or Identity Protection.
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. 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. You need to design a solution that automates user access reviews for cloud applications. Which TWO capabilities should you include?
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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Entitlement Management with access packages
Option A and Option C are correct because Access Reviews automate periodic review of access, and Entitlement Management provides automated assignment and removal of access packages, which can trigger reviews. Option B is wrong because Privileged Identity Management (PIM) is for privileged roles, not general access reviews. Option D is wrong because Identity Protection is for risk detection. Option E is wrong because Terms of Use is for consent.
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.
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Identity Protection
Why it's wrong here
Identity Protection detects risky sign-ins, not access reviews.
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Entitlement Management with access packages
Why this is correct
Entitlement Management automates access lifecycle and can require reviews.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Terms of Use
Why it's wrong here
Terms of Use is for consent, not access reviews.
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Access Reviews
Why this is correct
Access Reviews automate periodic review of user access.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Why it's wrong here
PIM is for just-in-time privileged role activation, not general access reviews.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-100 question in full detail.
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.
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: Entitlement Management with access packages — Option A and Option C are correct because Access Reviews automate periodic review of access, and Entitlement Management provides automated assignment and removal of access packages, which can trigger reviews. Option B is wrong because Privileged Identity Management (PIM) is for privileged roles, not general access reviews. Option D is wrong because Identity Protection is for risk detection. Option E is wrong because Terms of Use is for consent.
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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