The correct answer is the KQL query that filters SecurityEvent for EventID 4769, TicketEncryptionType '0x17', and either TicketOptions containing '0x2' or ServiceName not starting with 'krbtgt'. This query targets Kerberos golden ticket detection by isolating RC4-encrypted service tickets, which are anomalous because modern Windows environments prefer AES encryption; a golden ticket often uses RC4 (0x17) to bypass Kerberos validation. The additional checks for renewable ticket options (0x2) or service names outside the expected krbtgt account help surface forged tickets with extended lifetimes or unusual targets. On the SC-200 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between Event ID 4769 (service ticket requests) and 4768 (TGT requests), a common trap where candidates pick the wrong event. Remember the memory tip: “4769 for service, 0x17 for RC4, and skip krbtgt to catch the golden ticket.”
SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. 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. 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.
Your team is using Microsoft Sentinel to hunt for signs of Kerberos golden ticket attacks. You have enabled Advanced Security Audit Policy on domain controllers to log Kerberos service ticket operations (Event ID 4769). You need to create a KQL query that identifies potential golden ticket use by looking for service tickets that have anomalous attributes, such as ticket encryption type 0x17 (RC4) combined with a long lifetime or unusual service names. Which KQL query should you use?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4769 and TicketEncryptionType == '0x17' and (TicketOptions contains '0x2' or ServiceName !startswith 'krbtgt')
Option A correctly filters for RC4 encryption type (0x17), a common indicator of forged tickets, and checks for long lifetime (TicketOptions contains '0x2' for renewable) and unusual services. Option B uses wrong encryption type; Option C only filters for encryption type without anomaly checks; Option D uses wrong event ID (4768 is for TGT requests).
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.
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SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4769 and TicketEncryptionType == '0x17'
Why it's wrong here
Only RC4 filter, missing lifetime and service name checks.
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SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4769 and TicketEncryptionType == '0x12' and TicketOptions contains '0x2'
Why it's wrong here
0x12 is AES encryption, less likely for golden ticket.
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SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4769 and TicketEncryptionType == '0x17' and (TicketOptions contains '0x2' or ServiceName !startswith 'krbtgt')
Why this is correct
Correctly identifies RC4 tickets with renewable flag or non-default service.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4768 and TicketEncryptionType == '0x17'
Why it's wrong here
EventID 4768 is for TGT requests, not service tickets.
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
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.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
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Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4769 and TicketEncryptionType == '0x17' and (TicketOptions contains '0x2' or ServiceName !startswith 'krbtgt') — Option A correctly filters for RC4 encryption type (0x17), a common indicator of forged tickets, and checks for long lifetime (TicketOptions contains '0x2' for renewable) and unusual services. Option B uses wrong encryption type; Option C only filters for encryption type without anomaly checks; Option D uses wrong event ID (4768 is for TGT requests).
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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