The answer is 2. This is correct because when you count active incidents in Microsoft Sentinel using PowerShell, the only valid filter is the exact status value of 'Active', as shown in the output where incidents 1001 and 1003 carry that status while 1002 is Closed and 1004 is New. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to interpret PowerShell incident retrieval results and apply the correct incident status filtering logic, often appearing as a scenario where you must distinguish between statuses like Active, New, and Closed. A common trap is assuming that 'New' incidents are also active, but Microsoft Sentinel treats them as separate statuses, so only those explicitly labeled 'Active' count. Remember the memory tip: "Active is a specific status, not a mood"—if the status field doesn't say 'Active', it doesn't count.
SC-200 Manage a security operations environment Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of manage a security operations environment. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
PowerShell output:
PS C:\> Get-AzSentinelIncident -ResourceGroupName MyRG -WorkspaceName MyWorkspace | Select-Object -Property IncidentNumber, Status, Severity
IncidentNumber Status Severity
-------------- ------ --------
1001 Active High
1002 Closed Medium
1003 Active Low
1004 New High
Refer to the exhibit. You run a PowerShell command to retrieve incidents from Microsoft Sentinel. How many active incidents are there?
Refer to the exhibit.
PowerShell output:
PS C:\> Get-AzSentinelIncident -ResourceGroupName MyRG -WorkspaceName MyWorkspace | Select-Object -Property IncidentNumber, Status, Severity
IncidentNumber Status Severity
-------------- ------ --------
1001 Active High
1002 Closed Medium
1003 Active Low
1004 New High
A
3
Why wrong: If counting New as active, that would be 3, but New is not Active.
B
2
Incidents 1001 and 1003 are Active.
C
2
Why wrong: There are 2 active incidents (1001 and 1003).
D
1
Why wrong: Only incident 1001 is High severity, but there are 2 active.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
2
The output shows statuses: Active (1001, 1003), Closed (1002), New (1004). Active incidents are those with status 'Active'. Option B is correct. Option A counts all except closed. Option C counts only high severity. Option D counts all.
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.
✗
3
Why it's wrong here
If counting New as active, that would be 3, but New is not Active.
✓
2
Why this is correct
Incidents 1001 and 1003 are Active.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
2
Why it's wrong here
There are 2 active incidents (1001 and 1003).
✗
1
Why it's wrong here
Only incident 1001 is High severity, but there are 2 active.
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.
Manage a security operations environment — This question tests Manage a security operations environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: 2 — The output shows statuses: Active (1001, 1003), Closed (1002), New (1004). Active incidents are those with status 'Active'. Option B is correct. Option A counts all except closed. Option C counts only high severity. Option D counts all.
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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