- A
Place the mailbox on an eDiscovery hold.
Why wrong: Placing the mailbox on an eDiscovery hold is used for specific searches or cases, not for full preservation in a legal hold situation.
- B
Place the mailbox on litigation hold.
A litigation hold preserves all mailbox content, including deleted and modified items, making it the correct action for legal hold.
- C
Disable the user's multi-factor authentication to prevent access.
Why wrong: Disabling multi-factor authentication does not preserve any mailbox data; it only prevents user access.
- D
Apply a Microsoft Purview retention policy to the user's mailbox.
Why wrong: Applying a Microsoft Purview retention policy is a broad retention strategy, not a targeted legal hold for a specific user's mailbox.
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SC-200 Litigation Hold 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: litigation Hold. 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 Purview to manage insider risk. A user is suspected of exfiltrating data via email. The incident response team needs to preserve a copy of the user's mailbox for legal hold. Which action should be taken?
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
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Place the mailbox on litigation hold.
Option B is correct because a litigation hold preserves all mailbox content, including deleted and modified items, ensuring the mailbox is preserved for legal hold. Option A is incorrect because an eDiscovery hold is typically used for specific search results rather than full mailbox preservation. Option C is incorrect because disabling MFA does not preserve any data. Option D is incorrect because a retention policy applies to all mailboxes in the organization and may not target this specific user's legal hold need.
Key principle: Litigation Hold
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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Place the mailbox on an eDiscovery hold.
Why it's wrong here
Placing the mailbox on an eDiscovery hold is used for specific searches or cases, not for full preservation in a legal hold situation.
- ✓
Place the mailbox on litigation hold.
Why this is correct
A litigation hold preserves all mailbox content, including deleted and modified items, making it the correct action for legal hold.
Related concept
Litigation Hold
- ✗
Disable the user's multi-factor authentication to prevent access.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling multi-factor authentication does not preserve any mailbox data; it only prevents user access.
- ✗
Apply a Microsoft Purview retention policy to the user's mailbox.
Why it's wrong here
Applying a Microsoft Purview retention policy is a broad retention strategy, not a targeted legal hold for a specific user's mailbox.
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
Scenario analysis trap
Placing the mailbox on an eDiscovery hold is used for specific searches or cases, not for full preservation in a legal hold situation.
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
- Litigation Hold
- eDiscovery Hold
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
Litigation Hold
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Litigation Hold.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Place the mailbox on litigation hold. — Option B is correct because a litigation hold preserves all mailbox content, including deleted and modified items, ensuring the mailbox is preserved for legal hold. Option A is incorrect because an eDiscovery hold is typically used for specific search results rather than full mailbox preservation. Option C is incorrect because disabling MFA does not preserve any data. Option D is incorrect because a retention policy applies to all mailboxes in the organization and may not target this specific user's legal hold need.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Review litigation Hold, then practise related SC-200 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Litigation Hold
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