- A
The workspace is in a different region than MDI
Why wrong: Region mismatch does not prevent ingestion.
- B
The Microsoft 365 Defender connector is not installed
Why wrong: MDI alerts are ingested via the MDI connector, not Microsoft 365 Defender connector.
- C
The data connector is not enabled, even though it is installed
Installing a connector does not enable it; you must also enable it in the Sentinel connectors page.
- D
Microsoft Defender for Identity is not licensed
Why wrong: If MDI is deployed and generating alerts, it is licensed.
Question 1,191 of 1,639
MDI Alerts Not Appearing in Sentinel
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of manage a security operations environment. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 organization uses Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) and Microsoft Sentinel. You notice that MDI alerts are not appearing in Sentinel. You have already installed the MDI data connector and configured the workspace. What is the most likely cause?
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.
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
✓
The data connector is not enabled, even though it is installed
The most likely cause is that the MDI data connector, although installed, is not enabled. In Microsoft Sentinel, installing a data connector only makes it available; you must explicitly enable it to start ingesting data. Without enabling the connector, alerts from Microsoft Defender for Identity will not flow into Sentinel, even if the workspace is correctly configured.
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.
- ✗
The workspace is in a different region than MDI
Why it's wrong here
Region mismatch does not prevent ingestion.
- ✗
The Microsoft 365 Defender connector is not installed
Why it's wrong here
MDI alerts are ingested via the MDI connector, not Microsoft 365 Defender connector.
- ✓
The data connector is not enabled, even though it is installed
Why this is correct
Installing a connector does not enable it; you must also enable it in the Sentinel connectors page.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Microsoft Defender for Identity is not licensed
Why it's wrong here
If MDI is deployed and generating alerts, it is licensed.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'installed' with 'enabled', assuming that installing a data connector automatically starts data ingestion, when in fact a separate enablement step is required.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the MDI data connector uses the Microsoft Graph Security API to pull alerts from the MDI service into Sentinel. Even after installation, the connector must be toggled to 'Enabled' in the Sentinel data connectors blade, which triggers the creation of a diagnostic setting that forwards MDI logs to the Log Analytics workspace. A common real-world scenario is that after deploying the connector, administrators forget to click the 'Enable' button, leading to a silent failure where no alerts appear.
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.
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
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 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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What does this SC-200 question test?
Manage a security operations environment — This question tests Manage a security operations environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The data connector is not enabled, even though it is installed — The most likely cause is that the MDI data connector, although installed, is not enabled. In Microsoft Sentinel, installing a data connector only makes it available; you must explicitly enable it to start ingesting data. Without enabling the connector, alerts from Microsoft Defender for Identity will not flow into Sentinel, even if the workspace is correctly configured.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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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?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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