- A
Check the device inventory for suspicious applications
Why wrong: Incorrect. Checking device inventory is not directly relevant to investigating data exfiltration in cloud apps. It may be part of a device-based investigation but not in this context.
- B
Use the app dashboard to view unusual behavior alerts
Correct. Unusual behavior alerts in the app dashboard provide early warnings of abnormal activity that could indicate exfiltration attempts.
- C
Suspend the user's account immediately
Why wrong: Incorrect. Suspending the user's account is a containment step, not an investigative one. It should only be taken after investigation confirms malicious intent.
- D
Check the file policy matches for the user
Correct. File policy matches show which files were flagged by data loss prevention policies, directly indicating possible exfiltration events.
- E
Review the user's activity log in Defender for Cloud Apps
Correct. Reviewing the activity log gives a detailed view of the user's actions, helping to confirm exfiltration and understand its scope.
SC-200 Unusual behavior alerts Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: unusual behavior alerts. 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 actions are appropriate when investigating a potential data exfiltration incident in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps?
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
Use the app dashboard to view unusual behavior alerts
Options B, D, and E are correct. Option B: Using the app dashboard to view unusual behavior alerts provides context about potential exfiltration. Option D: Checking file policy matches helps identify which files were flagged as suspicious. Option E: Reviewing the user's activity log in Defender for Cloud Apps helps determine the scope of the exfiltration. Option A is incorrect because checking device inventory is not a cloud app investigation action—it applies to endpoint devices. Option C is incorrect because suspending the user's account is a containment action, not an investigative step.
Key principle: Unusual behavior alerts
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Check the device inventory for suspicious applications
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Checking device inventory is not directly relevant to investigating data exfiltration in cloud apps. It may be part of a device-based investigation but not in this context.
- ✓
Use the app dashboard to view unusual behavior alerts
Why this is correct
Correct. Unusual behavior alerts in the app dashboard provide early warnings of abnormal activity that could indicate exfiltration attempts.
Related concept
Unusual behavior alerts
- ✗
Suspend the user's account immediately
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Suspending the user's account is a containment step, not an investigative one. It should only be taken after investigation confirms malicious intent.
- ✓
Check the file policy matches for the user
Why this is correct
Correct. File policy matches show which files were flagged by data loss prevention policies, directly indicating possible exfiltration events.
Related concept
Unusual behavior alerts
- ✓
Review the user's activity log in Defender for Cloud Apps
Why this is correct
Correct. Reviewing the activity log gives a detailed view of the user's actions, helping to confirm exfiltration and understand its scope.
Related concept
Unusual behavior alerts
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may confuse containment actions (e.g., suspending the user) with investigative steps, or mistakenly think device inventory is relevant in cloud app investigations.
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
- Unusual behavior alerts
- File policy matches
- Activity log
- Investigation vs. Containment
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
Unusual behavior alerts
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. Unusual behavior alerts 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 — Unusual behavior alerts.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the app dashboard to view unusual behavior alerts — Options B, D, and E are correct. Option B: Using the app dashboard to view unusual behavior alerts provides context about potential exfiltration. Option D: Checking file policy matches helps identify which files were flagged as suspicious. Option E: Reviewing the user's activity log in Defender for Cloud Apps helps determine the scope of the exfiltration. Option A is incorrect because checking device inventory is not a cloud app investigation action—it applies to endpoint devices. Option C is incorrect because suspending the user's account is a containment action, not an investigative step.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
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