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A security administrator is configuring Microsoft Defender for Cloud's regulatory compliance dashboard for Azure resources. They need to track compliance against the SOC 2 standard using a built-in initiative. Which steps are required to add SOC 2 to the dashboard?
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Why each option matters
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A
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Enable Defender for Cloud on the subscription, then add the SOC 2 regulatory compliance initiative
Enabling Defender for Cloud alone does not include SOC 2; the initiative must be assigned through the regulatory compliance blade, but the phrasing 'add' is vague and the step order should include enabling enhanced security.
B
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Enable Defender for Cloud's enhanced security features, then assign the built-in SOC 2 policy initiative
Enhanced security features (Defender for Cloud plans) enable the full set of capabilities, and then the SOC 2 initiative can be assigned from the regulatory compliance dashboard.
C
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Create a custom policy initiative based on SOC 2 controls and assign it to the management group
While a custom initiative could be created, a built-in SOC 2 initiative is available and is the recommended way to populate the dashboard.
D
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Configure Azure Policy manually with SOC 2 policies
Manual Azure Policy configuration does not integrate with Defender for Cloud's regulatory compliance dashboard; the built-in initiative is the proper method.
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Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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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.
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FAQ
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable Defender for Cloud's enhanced security features, then assign the built-in SOC 2 policy initiative — The regulatory compliance dashboard in Defender for Cloud uses Azure Policy initiatives. For SOC 2, there is a built-in initiative that must be assigned after enabling the enhanced security features (formerly Azure Defender). Simply enabling Defender for Cloud (A) does not automatically include SOC 2; the initiative must be explicitly assigned. Creating a custom initiative (C) is not necessary, and manually configuring Azure Policy (D) would bypass the built-in dashboard. Therefore, enabling enhanced security features and assigning the built-in SOC 2 initiative is the correct approach.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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