- A
Initiate a live response session when the device comes online
Live response provides access to collect forensic data interactively.
- B
Wait until the device is online and then collect manually
Why wrong: Manual collection is less efficient and not automated.
- C
Run a remotely scheduled antivirus scan
Why wrong: Antivirus scan is not forensic data collection.
- D
Collect the data from the device's cloud store
Why wrong: Cloud store may not have all forensic data.
Question 893 of 1,639
How to Collect Forensic Data from an Offline MDE Device Using Live Response
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
During an incident response, you need to collect forensic data from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) on a remote device that is currently offline. What is the best approach?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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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Initiate a live response session when the device comes online
When a device is offline, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot establish a live response session because the device must be connected to the MDE service to execute commands. Initiating a live response session when the device comes online is the best approach because it allows you to run forensic collection commands (e.g., 'getfile', 'run') directly on the device via the MDE API, without requiring manual intervention or additional infrastructure.
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.
- ✓
Initiate a live response session when the device comes online
Why this is correct
Live response provides access to collect forensic data interactively.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Wait until the device is online and then collect manually
Why it's wrong here
Manual collection is less efficient and not automated.
- ✗
Run a remotely scheduled antivirus scan
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus scan is not forensic data collection.
- ✗
Collect the data from the device's cloud store
Why it's wrong here
Cloud store may not have all forensic data.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume MDE can collect forensic data from a cloud store or via scheduled scans, but MDE's live response is the only native method for on-demand forensic collection from a remote device, and it requires the device to be online.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Live response in MDE uses a secure, authenticated channel over HTTPS to the device's MDE agent, which executes commands in a sandboxed environment with limited privileges (SYSTEM context for some operations). When a device is offline, the MDE service queues the live response session request, and the session automatically initiates once the device reconnects and checks in (typically within minutes). This is critical in incident response because it allows you to collect volatile data (e.g., running processes, network connections) that would be lost if you waited for manual collection.
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: Initiate a live response session when the device comes online — When a device is offline, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot establish a live response session because the device must be connected to the MDE service to execute commands. Initiating a live response session when the device comes online is the best approach because it allows you to run forensic collection commands (e.g., 'getfile', 'run') directly on the device via the MDE API, without requiring manual intervention or additional infrastructure.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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