- A
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration
Correct. Integration with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows AIR to correlate email threats with endpoint telemetry, providing a unified response.
- B
Attack simulation training
Why wrong: Incorrect. Attack simulation training is not a required component for AIR in Defender for Office 365; it is a separate security awareness tool.
- C
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Why wrong: Incorrect. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a different security service and is not required for AIR in Defender for Office 365.
- D
Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2
Correct. Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2 provides the core automation, incident response, and playbook capabilities for AIR.
- E
Microsoft Entra ID P2 license
Why wrong: Incorrect. Microsoft Entra ID P2 is not a prerequisite for AIR in Defender for Office 365; it is used for identity protection.
SC-200 Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) 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. A key principle to apply: automated Investigation and Response (AIR). 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 THREE components are required to enable automated investigation and response (AIR) in Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
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
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration
Automated investigation and response (AIR) in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 requires two components: Option A (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration) enables correlation between email threats and endpoint telemetry, and Option D (Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2) provides the automation capabilities including playbooks and incident response workflows. Attack simulation training (B) is not a prerequisite; it is a separate tool for user awareness. The other options are not required: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (C) is a different service, and Microsoft Entra ID P2 (E) is not needed for AIR in Defender for Office 365.
Key principle: Automated Investigation and Response (AIR)
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration
Why this is correct
Correct. Integration with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows AIR to correlate email threats with endpoint telemetry, providing a unified response.
Related concept
Automated Investigation and Response (AIR)
- ✗
Attack simulation training
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Attack simulation training is not a required component for AIR in Defender for Office 365; it is a separate security awareness tool.
- ✗
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a different security service and is not required for AIR in Defender for Office 365.
- ✓
Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2
Why this is correct
Correct. Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2 provides the core automation, incident response, and playbook capabilities for AIR.
Related concept
Automated Investigation and Response (AIR)
- ✗
Microsoft Entra ID P2 license
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Microsoft Entra ID P2 is not a prerequisite for AIR in Defender for Office 365; it is used for identity protection.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often think Attack simulation training is required for AIR in Defender for Office 365, when in fact it is not. The actual required components are Office 365 ATP Plan 2 and optionally Defender for Endpoint integration.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AIR in Defender for Office 365 uses automated playbooks triggered by alerts from threat detection policies (e.g., malware, phishing, or user-reported messages). Under the hood, the system evaluates the alert, collects related email entities (sender, recipients, attachments, URLs), and runs investigation steps like detonation in a sandbox or checking reputation against Microsoft's threat intelligence. A real-world scenario: if a user clicks a malicious link in a phishing email, AIR can automatically isolate the user's device via Defender for Endpoint integration while simultaneously deleting the email from all mailboxes, all without manual intervention.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Automated Investigation and Response (AIR)
- Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration
- Attack simulation training
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
Automated Investigation and Response (AIR)
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. Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) 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 — Automated Investigation and Response (AIR).
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration — Automated investigation and response (AIR) in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 requires two components: Option A (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration) enables correlation between email threats and endpoint telemetry, and Option D (Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2) provides the automation capabilities including playbooks and incident response workflows. Attack simulation training (B) is not a prerequisite; it is a separate tool for user awareness. The other options are not required: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (C) is a different service, and Microsoft Entra ID P2 (E) is not needed for AIR in Defender for Office 365.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Automated Investigation and Response (AIR)
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