- A
Create an automation rule to block the IP address.
Why wrong: Automation rules are for response, not investigation.
- B
Submit the IP address to Microsoft for threat intelligence.
Why wrong: This is for threat intel enrichment, not checking past alerts.
- C
Create a new analytics rule to detect the IP address.
Why wrong: Creating a rule is for future detection, not historical analysis.
- D
Run a KQL query in the Logs blade to search the Alert table for the IP.
KQL query on the Alert table can show all alerts involving the IP.
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Querying Alert Table for IP History
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. 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 Sentinel. A security analyst receives an alert for a suspicious sign-in from an unfamiliar IP address. The analyst wants to quickly check if the same IP address has been associated with any other alerts in the past 30 days. Which action should the analyst take?
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
✓
Run a KQL query in the Logs blade to search the Alert table for the IP.
Option D is correct because the Alert table in Microsoft Sentinel logs contains historical alert data, including IP addresses associated with each alert. Running a KQL query against this table allows the analyst to quickly search for the same IP address across all alerts generated in the past 30 days, enabling efficient incident correlation without modifying detection or response configurations.
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.
- ✗
Create an automation rule to block the IP address.
Why it's wrong here
Automation rules are for response, not investigation.
- ✗
Submit the IP address to Microsoft for threat intelligence.
Why it's wrong here
This is for threat intel enrichment, not checking past alerts.
- ✗
Create a new analytics rule to detect the IP address.
Why it's wrong here
Creating a rule is for future detection, not historical analysis.
- ✓
Run a KQL query in the Logs blade to search the Alert table for the IP.
Why this is correct
KQL query on the Alert table can show all alerts involving the IP.
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 may confuse proactive threat hunting actions (like creating rules or submitting to threat intelligence) with the simple investigative task of querying existing log data, leading them to select options that modify the environment rather than just query it.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Alert table in Sentinel is part of the Azure Monitor Logs workspace and stores normalized alert data from both Microsoft and third-party sources. A KQL query such as `Alert | where RemoteIP == "x.x.x.x" and TimeGenerated > ago(30d)` directly retrieves all alerts containing that IP, leveraging the table's schema which includes fields like RemoteIP, SourceIP, and TimeGenerated. This approach avoids unnecessary rule creation or external submissions, aligning with efficient incident response workflows.
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?
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Run a KQL query in the Logs blade to search the Alert table for the IP. — Option D is correct because the Alert table in Microsoft Sentinel logs contains historical alert data, including IP addresses associated with each alert. Running a KQL query against this table allows the analyst to quickly search for the same IP address across all alerts generated in the past 30 days, enabling efficient incident correlation without modifying detection or response configurations.
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