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SC-200 Respond to security incidents 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. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "type": "Microsoft.SecurityInsights/automationRules",
  "apiVersion": "2023-02-01-preview",
  "properties": {
    "displayName": "Contain Malicious IP",
    "order": 1,
    "triggeringLogic": {
      "triggersOn": "Incidents",
      "triggersWhen": "Created",
      "conditions": [
        {
          "property": "IncidentSeverity",
          "operator": "Equals",
          "value": "High"
        }
      ]
    },
    "actions": [
      {
        "order": 1,
        "actionType": "RunPlaybook",
        "actionConfiguration": {
          "logicAppResourceId": "/subscriptions/.../blockIP",
          "tenantId": "..."
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

You are reviewing an automation rule in Microsoft Sentinel. The rule triggers on incident creation with severity High. However, during a recent High severity incident, the playbook did not run. What is the most likely cause?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "most likely"

    Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "type": "Microsoft.SecurityInsights/automationRules",
  "apiVersion": "2023-02-01-preview",
  "properties": {
    "displayName": "Contain Malicious IP",
    "order": 1,
    "triggeringLogic": {
      "triggersOn": "Incidents",
      "triggersWhen": "Created",
      "conditions": [
        {
          "property": "IncidentSeverity",
          "operator": "Equals",
          "value": "High"
        }
      ]
    },
    "actions": [
      {
        "order": 1,
        "actionType": "RunPlaybook",
        "actionConfiguration": {
          "logicAppResourceId": "/subscriptions/.../blockIP",
          "tenantId": "..."
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

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

✓

The automation rule does not have an owner assigned.

Automation rules in Microsoft Sentinel require an owner to be assigned for the rule to be active and execute playbooks. Without an owner, the rule is considered improperly configured and will not trigger, even if all other conditions (such as incident severity) are met. This is a common oversight that prevents playbook execution.

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.

  • ✗

    The action order is set to 1, but another action has a higher priority.

    Why it's wrong here

    Order 1 is the highest priority.

  • ✓

    The automation rule does not have an owner assigned.

    Why this is correct

    Automation rules must have an owner to run playbooks.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The condition requires IncidentSeverity equals High, but the incident was classified as Medium.

    Why it's wrong here

    The scenario says the incident was High severity.

  • ✗

    The rule triggers on incident creation, but the incident was first closed and then reopened.

    Why it's wrong here

    The rule triggers on Created, which is the initial creation.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates assume the rule's conditions or trigger timing are the issue, overlooking the mandatory owner requirement for automation rules in Microsoft Sentinel.

Trap categories for this question

  • Scenario analysis trap

    The scenario says the incident was High severity.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Under the hood, Sentinel automation rules are evaluated at incident creation or update events, and the playbook action is only invoked if the rule's owner field is populated with a valid user or service principal. This owner is used for auditing and RBAC checks; without it, the rule is effectively disabled. In real-world scenarios, this often occurs when rules are created via ARM templates or API calls without specifying the owner property.

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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What does this SC-200 question test?

Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The automation rule does not have an owner assigned. — Automation rules in Microsoft Sentinel require an owner to be assigned for the rule to be active and execute playbooks. Without an owner, the rule is considered improperly configured and will not trigger, even if all other conditions (such as incident severity) are met. This is a common oversight that prevents playbook execution.

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

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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