Quick Answer
The answer is collecting an investigation package from a device, along with running a live response session. These two actions are correct because Microsoft Defender XDR enables security analysts to perform deep forensic collection and real-time remediation directly from the incident queue, without needing to pivot to separate tools. Collecting an investigation package gathers critical system artifacts like registry hives, event logs, and memory dumps into a single compressed file for offline analysis, while live response allows you to execute commands or scripts on a device in real time to contain threats. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of the incident response lifecycle within the unified XDR portal, and a common trap is confusing “collect investigation package” with “initiate automated investigation,” which is a separate action triggered by policies. Remember the mnemonic “Live and Collect” — if you need to grab evidence or take immediate action on a device, those are your two direct incident response actions.
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 actions can you perform in Microsoft Defender XDR as part of incident response?
Create a Microsoft Sentinel workbook
Why wrong: Workbook is in Sentinel, not Defender XDR response.
Modify a Microsoft Entra ID conditional access policy
Why wrong: Policy modification is not a direct response action in Defender XDR.
Run a KQL query in Azure Data Explorer
Why wrong: Not a response action.
Collect an investigation package from a device
Valid response action.
Isolate a device from the network
Valid response action.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Collect an investigation package from a device
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Create a Microsoft Sentinel workbook
Why it's wrong here
Workbook is in Sentinel, not Defender XDR response.
Modify a Microsoft Entra ID conditional access policy
Why it's wrong here
Policy modification is not a direct response action in Defender XDR.
Run a KQL query in Azure Data Explorer
Why it's wrong here
Not a response action.
Collect an investigation package from a device
Why this is correct
Valid response action.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Isolate a device from the network
Why this is correct
Valid response action.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
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Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Collect an investigation package from a device
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