- A
1. Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on the subscription (if not already enabled). → 2. Go to Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Environment settings > Select the subscription. → 3. In the 'Defender plans' blade, toggle 'Containers' to On. → 4. (Optional) Install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster via recommendations or manually. → 5. Verify that container threat detection alerts appear in Defender for Cloud.
This order follows the required configuration sequence and verifies the result last.
- B
Verify results before configuring the source or rule settings.
Why wrong: Verification can only happen after the required configuration has been completed.
- C
Configure alert grouping before defining the detection query or source.
Why wrong: The detection logic/source must be defined before grouping or response settings.
- D
Skip validation and enable the rule or plan immediately.
Why wrong: Skipping validation increases the risk of false positives or incomplete configuration.
Quick Answer
The correct order is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 because enabling Defender for Containers follows a logical dependency chain: you must first activate Microsoft Defender for Cloud at the subscription level, then navigate to Environment settings to toggle the Containers plan on, which activates the backend threat detection engine before you optionally install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster. This sequence ensures the plan is active before profile installation and validation. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of the Defender for Cloud configuration workflow, often appearing as a drag-and-drop or ordering task. A common trap is trying to install the Defender profile before enabling the plan, which fails because the cluster cannot receive security signals without the plan active. Remember the mnemonic “Plan, Profile, Prove” — first enable the plan, then install the profile, then verify alerts appear.
SC-200 Practice Question: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of mitigate threats using microsoft defender for cloud. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
An analyst wants to enable the Defender for Containers plan in Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster. Arrange the steps in the correct order.
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
1. Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on the subscription (if not already enabled). → 2. Go to Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Environment settings > Select the subscription. → 3. In the 'Defender plans' blade, toggle 'Containers' to On. → 4. (Optional) Install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster via recommendations or manually. → 5. Verify that container threat detection alerts appear in Defender for Cloud.
Option A is correct because it follows the logical sequence for enabling Defender for Containers: first ensure Defender for Cloud is enabled at the subscription level, then navigate to Environment settings, toggle the Containers plan on, optionally install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster (via the 'Azure Policy add-on for AKS' recommendation or manual helm chart), and finally verify threat detection alerts appear. This order ensures the plan is active before profile installation and validation.
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.
- ✓
1. Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on the subscription (if not already enabled). → 2. Go to Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Environment settings > Select the subscription. → 3. In the 'Defender plans' blade, toggle 'Containers' to On. → 4. (Optional) Install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster via recommendations or manually. → 5. Verify that container threat detection alerts appear in Defender for Cloud.
Why this is correct
This order follows the required configuration sequence and verifies the result last.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Verify results before configuring the source or rule settings.
Why it's wrong here
Verification can only happen after the required configuration has been completed.
- ✗
Configure alert grouping before defining the detection query or source.
Why it's wrong here
The detection logic/source must be defined before grouping or response settings.
- ✗
Skip validation and enable the rule or plan immediately.
Why it's wrong here
Skipping validation increases the risk of false positives or incomplete configuration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates might think toggling the Containers plan On is sufficient without installing the Defender profile on the AKS cluster, but Microsoft explicitly recommends the profile for runtime threat detection, and the exam expects you to include that optional step in the correct order.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Defender for Containers uses two components: the Azure Policy add-on (which installs the Defender profile as a DaemonSet on AKS nodes) and the cloud-native Kubernetes audit log analysis. The profile collects host-level events (e.g., container escape attempts) and sends them to the Defender backend. Without the profile, only control-plane alerts (e.g., suspicious kubectl commands) are generated, missing runtime threats. The optional step in the sequence is often required for full coverage, and the toggle alone does not deploy the agent.
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.
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
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 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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. 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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Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud — This question tests Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: 1. Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on the subscription (if not already enabled). → 2. Go to Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Environment settings > Select the subscription. → 3. In the 'Defender plans' blade, toggle 'Containers' to On. → 4. (Optional) Install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster via recommendations or manually. → 5. Verify that container threat detection alerts appear in Defender for Cloud. — Option A is correct because it follows the logical sequence for enabling Defender for Containers: first ensure Defender for Cloud is enabled at the subscription level, then navigate to Environment settings, toggle the Containers plan on, optionally install the Defender profile on the AKS cluster (via the 'Azure Policy add-on for AKS' recommendation or manual helm chart), and finally verify threat detection alerts appear. This order ensures the plan is active before profile installation and validation.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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