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Quick Answer

The answer is the severityFilter excludes incidents with severity 'Low'. This is because the automation rule’s severityFilter property is explicitly set to only match 'High' and 'Medium' severities, meaning any incident created with a 'Low' severity is filtered out before the rule’s trigger conditions are evaluated, so the playbook never runs for those incidents. On the SC-200 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how automation rules use filters to narrow which incidents trigger actions, and it’s a common trap to overlook the severityFilter when troubleshooting why a playbook isn’t firing for lower-severity incidents. Remember that the severityFilter acts as a gatekeeper—if a severity isn’t listed, the rule simply ignores that incident entirely, regardless of other conditions. A quick memory tip: “Filter first, trigger later” to recall that filters like severityFilter are evaluated before any trigger or action logic.

SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question

This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
  "displayName": "Ransomware Detection",
  "description": "Detects ransomware patterns",
  "severityFilter": "High,Medium",
  "triggers": [
    { "type": "IncidentCreated", "conditions": [] }
  ],
  "actions": [
    { "type": "RunPlaybook", "playbookId": "/subscriptions/.../playbook1" },
    { "type": "ChangeStatus", "status": "Active" },
    { "type": "AssignOwner", "owner": "tier2" }
  ]
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. You are configuring an automation rule in Microsoft Sentinel. The rule triggers when an incident is created, changes its status to 'Active', assigns it to 'tier2', and runs a playbook. However, you notice that the playbook is not executing for incidents with severity 'Low'. What is the most likely reason?

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.

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
  "displayName": "Ransomware Detection",
  "description": "Detects ransomware patterns",
  "severityFilter": "High,Medium",
  "triggers": [
    { "type": "IncidentCreated", "conditions": [] }
  ],
  "actions": [
    { "type": "RunPlaybook", "playbookId": "/subscriptions/.../playbook1" },
    { "type": "ChangeStatus", "status": "Active" },
    { "type": "AssignOwner", "owner": "tier2" }
  ]
}
```

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 severityFilter excludes incidents with severity 'Low'.

Option A is correct because the severityFilter is set to 'High,Medium', so incidents with severity 'Low' are not processed by this automation rule. Option B is wrong because the triggers array is not empty. Option C is wrong because there is no condition blocking Low severity. Option D is wrong because the rule is enabled (not shown disabled).

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 triggers array is empty, so no incidents trigger the rule.

    Why it's wrong here

    Triggers contains an IncidentCreated trigger.

  • ✗

    The rule has a condition that filters out Low severity incidents.

    Why it's wrong here

    No conditions are defined in the exhibit.

  • ✗

    The playbook is disabled in Microsoft Sentinel.

    Why it's wrong here

    Not indicated; the rule itself is the issue.

  • ✓

    The severityFilter excludes incidents with severity 'Low'.

    Why this is correct

    SeverityFilter only includes High and Medium.

    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.

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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

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: The severityFilter excludes incidents with severity 'Low'. — Option A is correct because the severityFilter is set to 'High,Medium', so incidents with severity 'Low' are not processed by this automation rule. Option B is wrong because the triggers array is not empty. Option C is wrong because there is no condition blocking Low severity. Option D is wrong because the rule is enabled (not shown disabled).

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.

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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