The correct answer is the Microsoft Entra ID connector with the 'Update user' action to set accountEnabled to false. This works because the Microsoft Entra ID connector provides direct access to modify user objects in the directory, and the 'Update user' action includes a property to toggle account status, effectively suspending the user by disabling their sign-in capability. On the SC-200 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of which connectors have native user management actions versus those that only monitor or alert; a common trap is choosing the Defender for Cloud Apps connector, which can detect the activity but lacks a direct user-disable action, or the Exchange Online connector, which only manages mailbox settings. To remember this, think of the phrase "Entra ID to disable, Defender to enable detection"—the detection happens in Defender for Cloud Apps, but the actual suspension requires Entra ID’s user update action.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. 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.
A company uses Microsoft Sentinel with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. An incident is created when a user downloads 500 GB from SharePoint in one hour. The analyst wants to create a playbook that automatically suspends the user in Microsoft Entra ID when such activity is detected. Which connector and action should the analyst use in the playbook?
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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Microsoft Entra ID connector with 'Update user' action to set accountEnabled to false.
Option C is correct because the Microsoft Entra ID connector can update user settings, and the action to disable account is available. Option A is wrong because Defender for Cloud Apps connector does not directly disable users. Option B is wrong because Exchange Online is for mailboxes. Option D is wrong because Microsoft Teams is for communication.
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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Microsoft Teams connector with 'Post message' action to notify admin.
Why it's wrong here
Only notifies, does not disable.
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Microsoft Entra ID connector with 'Update user' action to set accountEnabled to false.
Why this is correct
Directly disables the user account in Entra ID.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Microsoft 365 Defender connector with 'Run advanced hunting' action.
Why it's wrong here
Cannot disable user accounts.
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Exchange Online connector with 'Set mailbox' action.
Why it's wrong here
Disables mailbox, not user account.
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-200 question in full detail.
Identify which SC-200 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.
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Microsoft Entra ID connector with 'Update user' action to set accountEnabled to false. — Option C is correct because the Microsoft Entra ID connector can update user settings, and the action to disable account is available. Option A is wrong because Defender for Cloud Apps connector does not directly disable users. Option B is wrong because Exchange Online is for mailboxes. Option D is wrong because Microsoft Teams is for communication.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Identify which SC-200 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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Variation 1. Contoso uses Microsoft Sentinel with the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps connector. An incident is generated: 'Unusual file download by user - possible data exfiltration.' The incident shows that a user downloaded 500 files from SharePoint Online within 10 minutes, which is abnormal for that user. The user's account shows no other suspicious activity. You need to respond. Which of the following is the BEST first action?
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A.Block SharePoint Online access for all users temporarily.
B.Create an anomaly detection policy for such downloads.
✓ C.Suspend the user account in Microsoft Entra ID.
D.Investigate the user's recent activity logs.
Why C: Option B is correct: suspending the user in Microsoft Entra ID immediately stops any further downloads. Option A is wrong: investigating first allows more data to be exfiltrated. Option C is wrong: blocking SharePoint affects all users. Option D is wrong: creating a policy is a long-term improvement.
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