The correct answer is to create an automation rule that triggers when an incident is created with severity High and runs the playbook. Automation rules in Microsoft Sentinel are the designated mechanism to automatically trigger playbook execution on incident creation, allowing you to define conditions like severity, status, or tactic, and then attach a playbook that runs without manual intervention. This tests your understanding of the Automation blade within Sentinel, a key domain for the SC-200 exam, where a common trap is confusing automation rules with analytics rules—analytics rules generate alerts, not directly run playbooks. Remember, automation rules are the bridge between incident conditions and automated responses, while Logic Apps designer only configures the playbook’s trigger, not the rule itself. A useful memory tip: think of automation rules as the “if this, then that” for incidents—set the condition (severity High) and the action (run playbook) to achieve hands-free SOC notifications.
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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel. You have a playbook that sends an email notification to the SOC team when a new incident is created. The playbook is currently triggered manually. You want the playbook to run automatically every time an incident of severity High is created. What should you do?
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 an automation rule that triggers when an incident is created with severity High and runs the playbook.
Automation rules in Sentinel can automatically trigger playbooks based on incident conditions. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong because automation rules are created in the Automation blade. Option C is wrong because the analytics rule does not directly run playbooks. Option D is wrong because the playbook trigger is not configured in Logic Apps designer.
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.
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Edit the analytics rule that generates the incident to include the playbook as an automated response.
Why it's wrong here
Analytics rules do not have a direct option to run playbooks.
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Create an automation rule that triggers when an incident is created with severity High and runs the playbook.
Why this is correct
Automation rules are the correct way to automate playbook execution.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Modify the playbook to add a trigger of 'When an incident is created' and set the severity condition.
Why it's wrong here
Playbooks cannot directly listen for incident creation; they need an automation rule.
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Configure the playbook's Logic Apps designer to use an HTTP trigger that polls Sentinel for new incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Not the recommended method; automation rules are simpler.
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 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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
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.
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: Create an automation rule that triggers when an incident is created with severity High and runs the playbook. — Automation rules in Sentinel can automatically trigger playbooks based on incident conditions. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong because automation rules are created in the Automation blade. Option C is wrong because the analytics rule does not directly run playbooks. Option D is wrong because the playbook trigger is not configured in Logic Apps designer.
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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