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SC-200 Practice Question: A security analyst is configuring Microsoft…
A security analyst is configuring Microsoft Sentinel scheduled analytics rules to detect brute-force attacks on Microsoft Entra ID. Arrange the steps in the correct order from first to last.
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume alert grouping or incident configuration can be done before the detection query is written, but Microsoft Sentinel requires the query to be defined first because grouping settings depend on the query's output schema.
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
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Create a query using KQL to count failed sign-ins. → Set the rule schedule (run every 5 minutes). → Set the alert threshold (e.g., >5 failed sign-ins from same IP in 5 minutes). → Define incident properties (title, severity, tactics). → Configure grouping settings to group alerts into incidents.
The standard workflow for creating a scheduled analytics rule in Microsoft Sentinel begins with defining the detection logic via a KQL query, then configuring the schedule and threshold, followed by incident properties and grouping settings. This sequence ensures the rule has a valid query before setting operational parameters like run frequency and alert aggregation.
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 a query using KQL to count failed sign-ins. → Set the rule schedule (run every 5 minutes). → Set the alert threshold (e.g., >5 failed sign-ins from same IP in 5 minutes). → Define incident properties (title, severity, tactics). → Configure grouping settings to group alerts into incidents.
Why this is correct
This order follows the required configuration sequence and verifies the result last.
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Verify results before configuring the source or rule settings.
Why it's wrong here
Verification can only happen after the required configuration has been completed.
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Configure alert grouping before defining the detection query or source.
Why it's wrong here
The detection logic/source must be defined before grouping or response settings.
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Skip validation and enable the rule or plan immediately.
Why it's wrong here
Skipping validation increases the risk of false positives or incomplete configuration.
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