- A
Modify the built-in Microsoft analytics rule to exclude the sign-in location.
Why wrong: Built-in rules are managed by Microsoft and should not be modified directly.
- B
Close the incident with a classification of False Positive.
Why wrong: Closing the incident does not prevent future alerts from the same pattern.
- C
Create an automation rule that automatically closes similar incidents.
Why wrong: Automation rules can close incidents but do not suppress alert creation.
- D
Create a custom analytics rule with an alert suppression condition matching the sign-in attributes.
Alert suppression allows you to exclude certain events from triggering alerts.
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SC-200 Alert Suppression 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. A key principle to apply: alert Suppression. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel. A security analyst reports that an incident was created for a sign-in from an unfamiliar location, but after investigation, it was determined to be a false positive. You need to ensure that similar sign-ins do not generate incidents in the future. What should you do?
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 custom analytics rule with an alert suppression condition matching the sign-in attributes.
Option D is correct because creating a custom analytics rule with an alert suppression condition allows you to match specific sign-in attributes (e.g., location, IP) and suppress future alerts for similar events, preventing false positives from generating incidents. Option A is wrong because modifying a built-in Microsoft analytics rule is not recommended and could impact other detections; instead, you should create a custom rule or use alert suppression. Option B is wrong because closing an incident with a classification of False Positive only logs the outcome and does not prevent future similar alerts from generating incidents. Option C is wrong because automation rules handle automated responses (e.g., closing incidents) but do not suppress alert generation; suppression must be configured within the analytics rule itself.
Key principle: Alert Suppression
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Modify the built-in Microsoft analytics rule to exclude the sign-in location.
Why it's wrong here
Built-in rules are managed by Microsoft and should not be modified directly.
- ✗
Close the incident with a classification of False Positive.
Why it's wrong here
Closing the incident does not prevent future alerts from the same pattern.
- ✗
Create an automation rule that automatically closes similar incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Automation rules can close incidents but do not suppress alert creation.
- ✓
Create a custom analytics rule with an alert suppression condition matching the sign-in attributes.
Why this is correct
Alert suppression allows you to exclude certain events from triggering alerts.
Related concept
Alert Suppression
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Closing an incident as false positive does not suppress future alerts; you must use alert suppression within an analytics rule to prevent similar alerts from being generated.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Alert Suppression
- Custom Analytics Rule
- Incident Classification
TExam Day Tips
- 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
Alert Suppression
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Alert Suppression Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Alert Suppression.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a custom analytics rule with an alert suppression condition matching the sign-in attributes. — Option D is correct because creating a custom analytics rule with an alert suppression condition allows you to match specific sign-in attributes (e.g., location, IP) and suppress future alerts for similar events, preventing false positives from generating incidents. Option A is wrong because modifying a built-in Microsoft analytics rule is not recommended and could impact other detections; instead, you should create a custom rule or use alert suppression. Option B is wrong because closing an incident with a classification of False Positive only logs the outcome and does not prevent future similar alerts from generating incidents. Option C is wrong because automation rules handle automated responses (e.g., closing incidents) but do not suppress alert generation; suppression must be configured within the analytics rule itself.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Alert Suppression
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