The correct answer is to disable the user account and revoke all refresh tokens and sessions for the user. Disabling the account immediately blocks any new authentication attempts, while revoking sessions invalidates existing tokens, ensuring an attacker cannot maintain access even if they already hold a valid session. On the SC-200 exam, this tests your understanding of automated containment actions within Microsoft Entra ID playbooks, specifically distinguishing between containment (stopping the threat) versus investigation or remediation steps. A common trap is confusing password reset with session revocation—password reset does not terminate active sessions, so the attacker remains logged in. Remember the memory tip: “Disable to block, revoke to evict” to recall that both actions are needed for full containment.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which TWO playbook actions can be used to automatically contain a compromised user account in Microsoft Entra ID during an incident? (Choose TWO.)
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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Disable the user account via Microsoft Graph API.
Option A is correct because disabling the account is a containment action. Option C is correct because revoking sessions ensures the attacker loses access. Option B is wrong because it does not prevent login. Option D is wrong because it is not containment. Option E is wrong because it is not containment.
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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Reset the user's password.
Why it's wrong here
Resetting password alone does not revoke active sessions.
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Send a notification email to the user.
Why it's wrong here
Notification does not contain the threat.
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Disable the user account via Microsoft Graph API.
Why this is correct
Disabling the account immediately blocks all access.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Add the user to a group that has access to critical resources.
Why it's wrong here
This would grant more access, not contain.
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Revoke all refresh tokens and sessions for the user.
Why this is correct
Revokes all current sessions, forcing reauthentication.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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: Disable the user account via Microsoft Graph API. — Option A is correct because disabling the account is a containment action. Option C is correct because revoking sessions ensures the attacker loses access. Option B is wrong because it does not prevent login. Option D is wrong because it is not containment. Option E is wrong because it is not containment.
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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