- A
Change the action center settings to require manual approval.
Why wrong: Action center is for pending actions, not investigation closure confidence.
- B
Modify the tenant-level advanced features in Microsoft Defender XDR.
Why wrong: Advanced features don't control investigation closure thresholds.
- C
Create a custom detection rule to override default behavior.
Why wrong: Custom rules don't affect investigation closure confidence levels.
- D
Adjust the automation level in the Microsoft 365 Defender security settings.
The automation level includes a confidence threshold for automatic closure.
Question 1,460 of 1,639
Controlling Investigation Closure with Automation Level Settings
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of manage a security operations environment. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
You are managing Microsoft Defender XDR. The security team reports that some automated investigations are closing prematurely without sufficient evidence. You need to ensure that investigations only close when a minimum confidence level is reached. What should you modify?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"minimum / minimize"Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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
✓
Adjust the automation level in the Microsoft 365 Defender security settings.
Option D is correct because the automation level in Microsoft 365 Defender security settings controls how automated investigations behave, including the confidence level required for actions to be taken or for investigations to close. By adjusting the automation level (e.g., from 'Full – remediate threats automatically' to a higher threshold like 'Semi – require approval for any remediation'), you can ensure that investigations do not close prematurely without sufficient evidence. This setting directly addresses the requirement to enforce a minimum confidence level before closure.
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.
- ✗
Change the action center settings to require manual approval.
Why it's wrong here
Action center is for pending actions, not investigation closure confidence.
- ✗
Modify the tenant-level advanced features in Microsoft Defender XDR.
Why it's wrong here
Advanced features don't control investigation closure thresholds.
- ✗
Create a custom detection rule to override default behavior.
Why it's wrong here
Custom rules don't affect investigation closure confidence levels.
- ✓
Adjust the automation level in the Microsoft 365 Defender security settings.
Why this is correct
The automation level includes a confidence threshold for automatic closure.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the 'automation level' setting with 'action center settings' or 'advanced features', leading them to select Option A or B, when in fact the automation level directly controls the confidence threshold for investigation closure.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The automation level in Microsoft 365 Defender is configured under 'Permissions > Roles > Automation level' and includes options like 'Full – remediate threats automatically' (low confidence threshold) and 'Semi – require approval for any remediation' (higher confidence threshold). Under the hood, this setting maps to a confidence score (0-100) that the automated investigation engine uses to decide whether to take action or close the case; for example, 'Full' may close at a confidence score of 70, while 'Semi' may require 90 or higher. In a real-world scenario, a security team might set automation to 'Semi' for critical assets to prevent false positives from closing investigations too early.
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 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.
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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: Adjust the automation level in the Microsoft 365 Defender security settings. — Option D is correct because the automation level in Microsoft 365 Defender security settings controls how automated investigations behave, including the confidence level required for actions to be taken or for investigations to close. By adjusting the automation level (e.g., from 'Full – remediate threats automatically' to a higher threshold like 'Semi – require approval for any remediation'), you can ensure that investigations do not close prematurely without sufficient evidence. This setting directly addresses the requirement to enforce a minimum confidence level before closure.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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