- A
EmailEvents | where RecipientEmailAddress == 'user@contoso.com' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project SenderFromAddress, Subject
Why wrong: This only shows the specific user, not all recipients.
- B
EmailUrlInfo | where Url == 'http://malicious.com' | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why wrong: EmailUrlInfo is for URLs, not attachments.
- C
EmailAttachmentInfo | where FileName == 'malicious.doc' | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why wrong: EmailAttachmentInfo does not contain recipient info.
- D
EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress
This retrieves all recipients who received the same email from the same sender and subject.
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SC-200 EmailEvents table Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. A key principle to apply: emailEvents table. 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.
You are investigating a security incident in Microsoft Sentinel where a user reported receiving a phishing email with a malicious attachment. You need to identify all users who received the same email within the last 24 hours. Which KQL query should you use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress
The correct answer is D. This KQL query filters the EmailEvents table by the attacker's sender address and the specific subject 'Invoice' within the last 24 hours, then projects the RecipientEmailAddress to list all users who received that email. Option A is incorrect because it filters by a specific recipient, which only returns that one user's record, not all recipients. Option B is incorrect because it uses EmailUrlInfo, which is for URL clicks, not email delivery; it would only show users who clicked a malicious URL. Option C uses EmailAttachmentInfo and filters by a filename, but this would only identify recipients of emails with that specific attachment; it may miss variations. Option D directly identifies all recipients of the phishing campaign by matching the sender and subject.
Key principle: EmailEvents table
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
EmailEvents | where RecipientEmailAddress == 'user@contoso.com' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project SenderFromAddress, Subject
Why it's wrong here
This only shows the specific user, not all recipients.
- ✗
EmailUrlInfo | where Url == 'http://malicious.com' | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why it's wrong here
EmailUrlInfo is for URLs, not attachments.
- ✗
EmailAttachmentInfo | where FileName == 'malicious.doc' | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why it's wrong here
EmailAttachmentInfo does not contain recipient info.
- ✓
EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why this is correct
This retrieves all recipients who received the same email from the same sender and subject.
Related concept
EmailEvents table
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This only shows the specific user, not all recipients.
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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
- EmailEvents table
- Identifying malicious emails
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
EmailEvents table
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Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — EmailEvents table.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress — The correct answer is D. This KQL query filters the EmailEvents table by the attacker's sender address and the specific subject 'Invoice' within the last 24 hours, then projects the RecipientEmailAddress to list all users who received that email. Option A is incorrect because it filters by a specific recipient, which only returns that one user's record, not all recipients. Option B is incorrect because it uses EmailUrlInfo, which is for URL clicks, not email delivery; it would only show users who clicked a malicious URL. Option C uses EmailAttachmentInfo and filters by a filename, but this would only identify recipients of emails with that specific attachment; it may miss variations. Option D directly identifies all recipients of the phishing campaign by matching the sender and subject.
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