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A SOC analyst wants to create a scheduled analytics rule in Microsoft Sentinel that detects when a user is added to a privileged Microsoft Entra ID role (e.g., Global Administrator). Which data table is essential for the query?

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A SOC analyst wants to create a scheduled analytics rule in Microsoft Sentinel that detects when a user is added to a privileged Microsoft Entra ID role (e.g., Global Administrator). Which data table is essential for the query?

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Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Best answer

AuditLogs

Correct. The AuditLogs table in Microsoft Sentinel (via Microsoft Entra ID connector) contains directory audit events, including changes to privileged role memberships.

B

Distractor review

SigninLogs

SigninLogs contains user sign-in events, not changes to directory roles. It is not used to detect role assignments.

C

Distractor review

SecurityEvent

SecurityEvent contains Windows security events from machines, such as local logon/logoff. It does not include Microsoft Entra ID role changes.

D

Distractor review

CommonSecurityLog

CommonSecurityLog is used for third-party security appliances (e.g., firewalls) sending CEF data. It does not contain Microsoft Entra ID audit events.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization

Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Authentication checks who the user is.
  • Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
  • Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
  • AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.

TExam Day Tips

  • Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
  • Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
  • Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.

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Question 1

A Microsoft Sentinel scheduled analytics rule detects impossible travel but creates too many duplicate incidents for the same user within a short period. Which two rule settings should you tune? (Choose 2.)

Question 2

A phishing email was delivered to several users. The analyst wants to find all messages in the campaign, see delivery actions, and perform remediation from the Microsoft 365 Defender portal. Which tool should they use?

Question 3

A security analyst in Microsoft Defender for Cloud receives an alert that an Azure VM has a vulnerability with a high severity. The analyst wants to see the detailed finding, including the steps to remediate. Which blade or page should the analyst open?

Question 4

A company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster. The security team wants to receive security alerts about suspicious activities within the cluster, such as a container running with root privileges or attempts to read sensitive host paths. Which Defender for Cloud plan must be enabled to generate these alerts?

Question 5

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.

Question 6

An organization uses Microsoft 365 Defender. A security analyst is investigating a malware incident on a user's device. The automated investigation and response (AIR) has already isolated the device from the network. The analyst now needs to collect a copy of a specific suspicious file from the device for further analysis. Which action should the analyst initiate from the device's entity page?

FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this SC-200 question test?

Authentication checks who the user is.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: AuditLogs — Microsoft Entra ID role assignment changes are captured in the AuditLogs table. This table contains directory audit events, including updates to role memberships (Activity: 'Add member to role'). SigninLogs records authentication events, not role changes. SecurityEvent is for Windows security logs on VMs, not Microsoft Entra ID. CommonSecurityLog is for third-party syslog/CEF data.

What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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