This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: identityLogonEvents. 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
{
"type": "Microsoft.SecurityInsights/alertRules",
"apiVersion": "2023-02-01-preview",
"properties": {
"displayName": "Suspicious Service Principal Creation",
"description": "Detects creation of service principal with high privileges.",
"severity": "High",
"query": "IdentityInfo | where TimeGenerated > ago(7d) | where OperationName == 'Add service principal' and TargetResources[0].modifiedProperties[0].newValue contains 'Global Administrator'"
}
}
```
You are reviewing this ARM template for a Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule. What is the most likely issue with the rule?
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
{
"type": "Microsoft.SecurityInsights/alertRules",
"apiVersion": "2023-02-01-preview",
"properties": {
"displayName": "Suspicious Service Principal Creation",
"description": "Detects creation of service principal with high privileges.",
"severity": "High",
"query": "IdentityInfo | where TimeGenerated > ago(7d) | where OperationName == 'Add service principal' and TargetResources[0].modifiedProperties[0].newValue contains 'Global Administrator'"
}
}
```
A
The rule type is incorrect for this scenario
Why wrong: The rule type is correct.
B
The query syntax is invalid
Why wrong: The syntax is valid.
C
The query references a table that does not exist in Microsoft Sentinel
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The query references a table that does not exist in Microsoft Sentinel
Option C is correct because the query references the 'IdentityInfo' table, which does not exist in Microsoft Sentinel. Standard tables for identity-related data include 'IdentityLogonEvents' or 'AuditLogs'. Option A is incorrect because the rule type (Scheduled) is appropriate for this scenario. Option B is incorrect because the query syntax is valid. Option D is incorrect because the severity property can be set to 'High' or other levels, not necessarily 'Informational'.
Key principle: IdentityLogonEvents
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
The rule type is incorrect for this scenario
Why it's wrong here
The rule type is correct.
✗
The query syntax is invalid
Why it's wrong here
The syntax is valid.
✓
The query references a table that does not exist in Microsoft Sentinel
Why this is correct
IdentityInfo is not a standard Sentinel table.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
IdentityLogonEvents
✗
The severity property should be 'Informational'
Why it's wrong here
Severity 'High' is valid.
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
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
IdentityLogonEvents
ARM Templates
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
IdentityLogonEvents
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — IdentityLogonEvents.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The query references a table that does not exist in Microsoft Sentinel — Option C is correct because the query references the 'IdentityInfo' table, which does not exist in Microsoft Sentinel. Standard tables for identity-related data include 'IdentityLogonEvents' or 'AuditLogs'. Option A is incorrect because the rule type (Scheduled) is appropriate for this scenario. Option B is incorrect because the query syntax is valid. Option D is incorrect because the severity property can be set to 'High' or other levels, not necessarily 'Informational'.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Review identityLogonEvents, then practise related SC-200 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
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?
IdentityLogonEvents
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