- A
Reset the user's password.
Why wrong: Password reset does not revoke active sessions.
- B
Revoke the user's sessions in Microsoft Entra ID.
Revoke sessions invalidates all tokens.
- C
Create a Conditional Access policy to block the user.
Why wrong: Conditional Access does not revoke existing sessions.
- D
Disable the user account in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why wrong: Disabling may not terminate existing sessions immediately.
Question 229 of 1,639
Revoke Active Sessions for Compromised User Account
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. 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.
During an incident, an analyst finds that a user's account was compromised and used to send spam. The analyst needs to revoke all active sessions for that user. What should the analyst do?
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
✓
Revoke the user's sessions in Microsoft Entra ID.
Option B is correct because revoking the user's sessions in Microsoft Entra ID invalidates all active tokens and sessions, effectively ending any ongoing unauthorized access. Option A is incorrect because resetting the user's password does not revoke already-issued tokens or active sessions. Option C is incorrect because creating a Conditional Access policy can block future sign-ins but does not affect currently active sessions. Option D is incorrect because disabling the user account prevents new sign-ins but does not immediately invalidate existing sessions.
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.
- ✗
Reset the user's password.
Why it's wrong here
Password reset does not revoke active sessions.
- ✓
Revoke the user's sessions in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why this is correct
Revoke sessions invalidates all tokens.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create a Conditional Access policy to block the user.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access does not revoke existing sessions.
- ✗
Disable the user account in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling may not terminate existing sessions immediately.
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.
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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: Revoke the user's sessions in Microsoft Entra ID. — Option B is correct because revoking the user's sessions in Microsoft Entra ID invalidates all active tokens and sessions, effectively ending any ongoing unauthorized access. Option A is incorrect because resetting the user's password does not revoke already-issued tokens or active sessions. Option C is incorrect because creating a Conditional Access policy can block future sign-ins but does not affect currently active sessions. Option D is incorrect because disabling the user account prevents new sign-ins but does not immediately invalidate existing sessions.
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Same concept, more angles
2 more ways this is tested on SC-200
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. You are investigating a security incident involving a compromised user account. The attacker used the account to access sensitive data in SharePoint Online. Which TWO actions should you take to remediate the incident? (Choose two.)
easy- A.Reset the user's password.
- ✓ B.Revoke all refresh tokens for the user.
- ✓ C.Disable the user account in Microsoft Entra ID.
- D.Review the sign-in logs to determine the extent of the breach.
- E.Create a Conditional Access policy to require MFA for the user.
Why B: Revoking all refresh tokens immediately terminates the attacker's active sessions. Disabling the user account in Microsoft Entra ID prevents any further logins. Together, these actions stop the ongoing breach and secure the account.
Variation 2. You are responding to an incident where a user's Microsoft Entra ID account was compromised and used to send phishing emails internally. You need to prevent further damage. Which two actions should you take first?
hard- A.Reset the user's password
- ✓ B.Revoke the user's sessions
- ✓ C.Disable the user account in Microsoft Entra ID
- D.Block all external email from the organization
- E.Remove the user from all distribution groups
Why B: When a user's account is compromised and used to send phishing internally, the immediate priority is to stop ongoing malicious activity. Revoking the user's sessions (Option B) invalidates any active tokens and forces reauthentication, stopping the attacker's current access. Disabling the user account in Microsoft Entra ID (Option C) prevents any future sign-ins and further misuse. Resetting the password (Option A) is important but should follow session revocation to ensure the attacker cannot use existing sessions. Blocking all external email (Option D) is too broad and not directly targeted. Removing from distribution groups (Option E) may be done later but is not the first action.
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