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A SOC team uses Microsoft Sentinel. They need to correlate syslog events from on-premises firewalls with Microsoft Entra ID sign-in logs to detect VPN-based intrusions. The correlation requires joining two tables (Syslog and SigninLogs) on a common field (IP address) and running on a 10-minute schedule. Which type of analytics rule should the analyst configure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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Anomaly rule
Anomaly rules use built-in machine learning models and are not designed for custom KQL correlations.
B
Best answer
Scheduled query rule
Scheduled query rules support custom KQL queries that join multiple tables and can be scheduled at any interval, making them suitable for cross-source correlation.
C
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Near-real-time (NRT) rule
NRT rules run near-continuously but have limitations on query complexity and are typically for simple single-table detections.
D
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Fusion rule
Fusion rules are prebuilt for advanced multi-stage attack detection and cannot be customized with a KQL join.
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Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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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.
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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
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Question 3
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Question 4
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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
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Scheduled query rule — Scheduled query rules in Microsoft Sentinel allow you to write custom KQL queries that can join multiple data sources (e.g., Syslog and SigninLogs) and run on a specified recurring schedule (e.g., every 10 minutes). This is ideal for cross-data source correlation. Near-real-time (NRT) rules also support multiple tables but run more frequently with limited complexity. Fusion rules use built-in machine learning to detect multi-stage attacks and cannot be customized with KQL. Anomaly rules use prebuilt models. Therefore, a scheduled query rule is the best choice for this custom correlation.
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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