The correct answer is to configure the Microsoft Defender XDR connector in Sentinel. This connector is the single, unified data source that automatically syncs all Defender XDR incidents—including those involving a malicious email and a compromised device—into Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring the SOC team sees the full attack story without manual intervention. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of which connector handles cross-domain incident correlation; a common trap is confusing the Defender for Office 365 connector, which only ingests email-related alerts, or the Azure AD Identity Protection connector, which only syncs identity alerts. The key distinction is that the Defender XDR connector aggregates signals from all Microsoft 365 Defender workloads, making it the minimum and correct configuration for full incident synchronization. Memory tip: think “XDR = eXtended Detection and Response” — it covers everything, so always pick the XDR connector for multi-stage incidents.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. 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.
A security operations center (SOC) team uses Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel. An incident is created in Defender XDR that involves a malicious email and a compromised device. The team wants the incident to automatically sync to Sentinel. What is the minimum configuration required?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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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Configure the Microsoft Defender XDR connector in Sentinel
Option A is correct because the connector for Microsoft Defender XDR automatically syncs incidents to Sentinel. Option B is wrong because the connector for Microsoft 365 Defender is the same. Option C is wrong because the connector for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 only syncs email-related alerts. Option D is wrong because the connector for Azure AD Identity Protection only syncs identity alerts.
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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Configure the Microsoft Defender for Office 365 connector in Sentinel
Why it's wrong here
This only syncs Office 365 alerts, not full incidents.
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Configure the Azure AD Identity Protection connector in Sentinel
Why it's wrong here
This only syncs identity alerts, not incidents from Defender XDR.
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Configure the Microsoft Defender XDR connector in Sentinel
Why this is correct
This connector synchronizes all Defender XDR incidents to Sentinel.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure the Microsoft 365 Defender connector in Sentinel
Why it's wrong here
This is the same as the Defender XDR connector; it's not a separate configuration.
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 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-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: Configure the Microsoft Defender XDR connector in Sentinel — Option A is correct because the connector for Microsoft Defender XDR automatically syncs incidents to Sentinel. Option B is wrong because the connector for Microsoft 365 Defender is the same. Option C is wrong because the connector for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 only syncs email-related alerts. Option D is wrong because the connector for Azure AD Identity Protection only syncs identity alerts.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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