The answer is to create an auto-labeling policy in Microsoft Purview that targets OneDrive and includes the 'Passport Number' sensitive info type. This is correct because auto-labeling policies are designed to automatically detect and classify sensitive data at rest by scanning content for predefined sensitive info types, such as passport numbers, and then applying a sensitivity label like 'Highly Confidential' without requiring any user intervention. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Purview’s auto-labeling differs from manual labeling, data loss prevention (DLP), and auditing—a common trap is confusing DLP’s blocking action with labeling, but DLP does not apply labels. Remember that auto-labeling is the only native method to automatically label data in OneDrive based on content patterns. A helpful memory tip: “Auto-labeling auto-applies; DLP only blocks; audit only logs.”
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. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 uses Microsoft Purview. You need to design a solution that automatically detects and classifies sensitive data such as passport numbers stored in Microsoft OneDrive. The solution should apply a 'Highly Confidential' sensitivity label without user intervention. What should you configure?
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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Create an auto-labeling policy in Microsoft Purview that targets OneDrive and includes the 'Passport Number' sensitive info type.
Option B is correct because auto-labeling policies in Microsoft Purview can scan content for sensitive info types and automatically apply labels. Option A (manual labeling) requires user action. Option C (DLP) blocks sharing but does not label. Option D (audit) only logs.
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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Create an auto-labeling policy in Microsoft Purview that targets OneDrive and includes the 'Passport Number' sensitive info type.
Why this is correct
Auto-labeling policies automatically apply labels based on content inspection.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy that blocks sharing of files with passport numbers.
Why it's wrong here
DLP prevents sharing but does not apply labels.
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Enable auditing in Microsoft Purview to track where passport numbers are stored.
Why it's wrong here
Auditing logs activity but does not classify or label.
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Configure a manual sensitivity label and train users to apply it.
Why it's wrong here
Manual labeling requires user intervention, not automatic.
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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Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-100 question in full detail.
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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: Create an auto-labeling policy in Microsoft Purview that targets OneDrive and includes the 'Passport Number' sensitive info type. — Option B is correct because auto-labeling policies in Microsoft Purview can scan content for sensitive info types and automatically apply labels. Option A (manual labeling) requires user action. Option C (DLP) blocks sharing but does not label. Option D (audit) only logs.
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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