- A
DeviceNetworkEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
DeviceNetworkEvents logs network connections; the query filters to the device and last hour, ordering by time.
- B
DeviceProcessEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why wrong: DeviceProcessEvents logs process creation, not network connections.
- C
DeviceFileEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why wrong: DeviceFileEvents logs file operations, not network connections.
- D
EmailEvents | where SenderUpn == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why wrong: EmailEvents logs email transactions, not device network connections.
SC-200 Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of mitigate threats using microsoft defender xdr. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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 security analyst in Microsoft 365 Defender is using advanced hunting to investigate a suspected data exfiltration. The analyst wants to find all outbound network connections from a specific device that occurred in the last hour, ordered by timestamp. Which table and KQL query should the analyst use?
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
DeviceNetworkEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Option A is correct because the DeviceNetworkEvents table in Microsoft 365 Defender captures outbound network connections, including remote IP addresses and ports. The query filters for a specific device (DeviceName == 'deviceA'), limits results to the last hour using Timestamp > ago(1h), projects the relevant columns, and orders by Timestamp ascending to show the earliest connections first.
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.
- ✓
DeviceNetworkEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why this is correct
DeviceNetworkEvents logs network connections; the query filters to the device and last hour, ordering by time.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
DeviceProcessEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why it's wrong here
DeviceProcessEvents logs process creation, not network connections.
- ✗
DeviceFileEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why it's wrong here
DeviceFileEvents logs file operations, not network connections.
- ✗
EmailEvents | where SenderUpn == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc
Why it's wrong here
EmailEvents logs email transactions, not device network connections.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse the purpose of different Microsoft 365 Defender tables, mistakenly selecting DeviceProcessEvents or DeviceFileEvents for network-related queries because they associate processes or files with data exfiltration, rather than recognizing that network connections are stored exclusively in DeviceNetworkEvents.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The DeviceNetworkEvents table is part of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's advanced hunting schema and includes fields like RemoteIP, RemotePort, LocalIP, LocalPort, Protocol, and ActionType. The ago() function in KQL uses the UTC time zone, so analysts must ensure their queries account for time zone differences when correlating with other data sources. In a real exfiltration scenario, analysts often extend this query to include ActionType == 'ConnectionSuccess' and aggregate by RemoteIP to identify suspicious destinations.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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
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Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR — This question tests Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: DeviceNetworkEvents | where DeviceName == "deviceA" and Timestamp > ago(1h) | project Timestamp, RemoteIP, RemotePort | order by Timestamp asc — Option A is correct because the DeviceNetworkEvents table in Microsoft 365 Defender captures outbound network connections, including remote IP addresses and ports. The query filters for a specific device (DeviceName == 'deviceA'), limits results to the last hour using Timestamp > ago(1h), projects the relevant columns, and orders by Timestamp ascending to show the earliest connections first.
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