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Defender for Cloud Alerts Not Ingested: Wrong Connector

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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentParameters.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "workspaceName": {
      "value": "sentinel-workspace"
    },
    "location": {
      "value": "eastus"
    },
    "enableUEBA": {
      "value": true
    },
    "dataConnectors": {
      "value": [
        "AzureIdentity",
        "AzureActivity",
        "MicrosoftThreatProtection"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

You are deploying Microsoft Sentinel using the above ARM template parameters. After deployment, you notice that Microsoft Defender for Cloud alerts are not being ingested. What is the MOST likely reason?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "most likely"

    Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentParameters.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "workspaceName": {
      "value": "sentinel-workspace"
    },
    "location": {
      "value": "eastus"
    },
    "enableUEBA": {
      "value": true
    },
    "dataConnectors": {
      "value": [
        "AzureIdentity",
        "AzureActivity",
        "MicrosoftThreatProtection"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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

✓

The 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector only ingests Microsoft Defender XDR signals, not Defender for Cloud alerts.

The 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector is specifically designed to ingest signals from Microsoft Defender XDR (formerly Microsoft 365 Defender), which includes Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps. It does not ingest Microsoft Defender for Cloud alerts. To ingest Defender for Cloud alerts, you must use the dedicated 'Defender for Cloud' data connector in Microsoft Sentinel. Therefore, deploying only the 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector will result in Defender for Cloud alerts not being ingested.

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.

  • ✗

    UEBA is enabled, which conflicts with Defender for Cloud data ingestion.

    Why it's wrong here

    UEBA does not conflict with Defender for Cloud connectors.

  • ✗

    The workspace location (eastus) does not support Defender for Cloud connector.

    Why it's wrong here

    All regions support Defender for Cloud connector.

  • ✓

    The 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector only ingests Microsoft Defender XDR signals, not Defender for Cloud alerts.

    Why this is correct

    Defender for Cloud alerts require 'AzureSecurityCenter' connector.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The workspace name 'sentinel-workspace' is reserved for internal use.

    Why it's wrong here

    Workspace name is arbitrary and not reserved.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates assume the 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector ingests all Microsoft security alerts, including Defender for Cloud, because of the broad 'Threat Protection' naming, but in reality it only covers Microsoft Defender XDR signals.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Under the hood, each Microsoft Sentinel data connector maps to a specific Azure Diagnostic Settings or API integration. The 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector uses the Microsoft 365 Defender API (graph.microsoft.com) to pull unified alerts from the M365D portal, while the 'Defender for Cloud' connector uses the Azure Resource Graph and the Defender for Cloud REST API (management.azure.com) to fetch security alerts. These are separate pipelines with distinct authentication and data schemas. A common real-world scenario is a security operations center (SOC) that deploys Sentinel and expects all security alerts to flow through a single connector, not realizing that Defender for Cloud alerts require a separate connector configuration.

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.

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

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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.

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What does this SC-200 question test?

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: The 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector only ingests Microsoft Defender XDR signals, not Defender for Cloud alerts. — The 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector is specifically designed to ingest signals from Microsoft Defender XDR (formerly Microsoft 365 Defender), which includes Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps. It does not ingest Microsoft Defender for Cloud alerts. To ingest Defender for Cloud alerts, you must use the dedicated 'Defender for Cloud' data connector in Microsoft Sentinel. Therefore, deploying only the 'MicrosoftThreatProtection' connector will result in Defender for Cloud alerts not being ingested.

What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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