The correct action is to use the governance option in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to disable the suspicious Power Automate flow. This works because Defender for Cloud Apps integrates directly with Power Automate via app governance policies, allowing analysts to apply granular controls like disabling a specific flow without disrupting the entire user account or service. On the SC-200 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to respond to cloud app alerts using built-in governance actions rather than relying on broader, more disruptive measures like disabling user accounts or blocking domains in Exchange Online. A common trap is assuming you must manage flows through the Microsoft 365 admin center or Power Automate directly, but Defender for Cloud Apps provides the immediate governance lever for suspicious flows. Remember the tip: “Govern the flow, not the user” — this helps you avoid the distractor of disabling the account when a targeted flow-level action is available.
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.
An analyst in your SOC receives a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps alert indicating a suspicious Power Automate flow that is forwarding emails to an external domain. The analyst needs to disable the flow immediately. Which action should they take?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "immediately / without restart"
Why it matters: Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
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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Use the governance action in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to disable the flow
Option A is correct because from the Defender for Cloud Apps portal, the analyst can govern the app by disabling the suspicious flow. Option B is wrong because disabling the user account is more disruptive and may not stop the flow if it uses service principal. Option C is wrong because Power Automate flows are not managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Option D is wrong because blocking the external domain in Exchange Online does not stop the flow.
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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Block the external domain in Exchange Online mail flow rules
Why it's wrong here
Mail flow rules affect email delivery, not Power Automate flows.
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Remove the flow from the Microsoft 365 admin center
Why it's wrong here
The Microsoft 365 admin center does not manage Power Automate flows.
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Disable the user account in Microsoft Entra ID
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the user may not stop the flow if it's owned by a service principal.
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Use the governance action in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to disable the flow
Why this is correct
Defender for Cloud Apps can take governance actions on connected apps, including disabling suspicious flows.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "immediately / without restart" in the question point toward this answer.
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 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.
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: Use the governance action in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to disable the flow — Option A is correct because from the Defender for Cloud Apps portal, the analyst can govern the app by disabling the suspicious flow. Option B is wrong because disabling the user account is more disruptive and may not stop the flow if it uses service principal. Option C is wrong because Power Automate flows are not managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Option D is wrong because blocking the external domain in Exchange Online does not stop the flow.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "immediately / without restart". Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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