The correct modification is to join with DeviceNetworkEvents on DeviceId where RemoteIP equals the target IP address. This works because DeviceNetworkEvents is the only table in Microsoft 365 Defender that captures actual device-level network connections, including the remote IP addresses each device communicated with. On the SC-200 exam, this tests your understanding of which advanced hunting tables contain network traffic data versus metadata or logs from other domains. A common trap is confusing DeviceInfo, which holds device properties but no connection records, or EmailEvents and IdentityLogonEvents, which track email and authentication events respectively. When you need to see which devices talked to a specific IP, always think of DeviceNetworkEvents as the network connection log. Memory tip: NetworkEvents equals network traffic, so if you need IP communication, join with the table that has “Network” in its name.
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.
```kql
AlertInfo
| where Timestamp > ago(1h)
| join kind=inner AlertEvidence on AlertId
| where EvidenceType == "ip" and EvidenceValue == "203.0.113.1"
| project Timestamp, AlertTitle, EvidenceValue
```
Refer to the exhibit. You run this KQL query in Microsoft 365 Defender advanced hunting to investigate an incident involving IP address 203.0.113.1. The query returns results, but you need to also see which devices communicated with this IP. How should you modify the query?
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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Join with DeviceNetworkEvents on DeviceId where RemoteIP == "203.0.113.1"
Option C is correct because you need to join with DeviceNetworkEvents to see device-level network connections to the IP. Option A is wrong because DeviceInfo does not contain network connections. Option B is wrong because EmailEvents contains email data, not device network traffic. Option D is wrong because IdentityLogonEvents contains authentication events, not network connections.
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.
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Join with IdentityLogonEvents on AccountUpn
Why it's wrong here
IdentityLogonEvents is for authentication events, not network connections.
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Join with DeviceNetworkEvents on DeviceId where RemoteIP == "203.0.113.1"
Why this is correct
DeviceNetworkEvents contains network connections from devices, including remote IP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Join with DeviceInfo on DeviceId
Why it's wrong here
DeviceInfo provides device metadata, not network connections.
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Join with EmailEvents on AlertId
Why it's wrong here
EmailEvents is for email, not device network traffic.
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 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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
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.
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: Join with DeviceNetworkEvents on DeviceId where RemoteIP == "203.0.113.1" — Option C is correct because you need to join with DeviceNetworkEvents to see device-level network connections to the IP. Option A is wrong because DeviceInfo does not contain network connections. Option B is wrong because EmailEvents contains email data, not device network traffic. Option D is wrong because IdentityLogonEvents contains authentication events, not network connections.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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