- A
Review Conditional Access app control policies for any block rules
Why wrong: Conditional Access is for access control, not hunting for all app instances.
- B
Check Microsoft 365 Defender alerts for malicious OAuth apps
Why wrong: Alerts may not capture all instances if the app was not flagged as malicious.
- C
Query the Microsoft 365 Defender advanced hunting table 'CloudAppEvents' for app installation events and then use 'AppGovernance' to list all apps
Why wrong: CloudAppEvents records activities including app installations; however, AppGovernance is not a table; the correct approach is to query CloudAppEvents and then use Cloud App Security app catalog.
- D
Use the Cloud App Security activity log to search for 'Install app' events and then review the 'App governance' dashboard for all instances
This allows hunting for the app installations and then investigating all instances via app governance.
Quick Answer
The answer is to use the Cloud App Security activity log to search for 'Install app' events and then review the App governance dashboard for all instances. This approach is correct because the activity log captures every historical installation event, allowing a threat hunter to identify the initial entry point of the malicious OAuth app, while the App governance dashboard provides a centralized view to scope every instance of that app across the organization, including permissions and user assignments. On the SC-200 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between hunting and reactive controls—conditional access policies and alerts are reactive, whereas the activity log enables proactive hunting. A common trap is choosing the OAuth apps page, which only shows current apps and may miss apps that were installed and later removed. Memory tip: Hunt with the log, scope with the dashboard.
SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. 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 threat hunter is investigating a potential malware outbreak in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. The hunter notices that multiple users have installed a new app with high permissions that accesses their email. The app was not requested by IT. What is the most effective way to hunt for all instances of this app across the organization?
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
Use the Cloud App Security activity log to search for 'Install app' events and then review the 'App governance' dashboard for all instances
Option D (use the Activity log to search for app installations and then investigate using App Governance or Cloud App Security) is correct because it first identifies the app via installations and then uses app analytics to scope all instances. Option A (conditional access policy) is reactive and not hunting. Option B (alerts) only catches known threats. Option C (OAuth apps page) can list apps but may not show all historical installations; activity log is more comprehensive for hunting.
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.
- ✗
Review Conditional Access app control policies for any block rules
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access is for access control, not hunting for all app instances.
- ✗
Check Microsoft 365 Defender alerts for malicious OAuth apps
Why it's wrong here
Alerts may not capture all instances if the app was not flagged as malicious.
- ✗
Query the Microsoft 365 Defender advanced hunting table 'CloudAppEvents' for app installation events and then use 'AppGovernance' to list all apps
Why it's wrong here
CloudAppEvents records activities including app installations; however, AppGovernance is not a table; the correct approach is to query CloudAppEvents and then use Cloud App Security app catalog.
- ✓
Use the Cloud App Security activity log to search for 'Install app' events and then review the 'App governance' dashboard for all instances
Why this is correct
This allows hunting for the app installations and then investigating all instances via app governance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the Cloud App Security activity log to search for 'Install app' events and then review the 'App governance' dashboard for all instances — Option D (use the Activity log to search for app installations and then investigate using App Governance or Cloud App Security) is correct because it first identifies the app via installations and then uses app analytics to scope all instances. Option A (conditional access policy) is reactive and not hunting. Option B (alerts) only catches known threats. Option C (OAuth apps page) can list apps but may not show all historical installations; activity log is more comprehensive for hunting.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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