Quick Answer
The correct answer is WireData, CommonSecurityLog, and DeviceNetworkEvents, as these three data sources are specifically designed to capture network traffic for threat hunting in Microsoft Sentinel. WireData collects network traffic logs from Azure virtual machines, CommonSecurityLog ingests syslog data from network appliances like firewalls and proxies, and DeviceNetworkEvents from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides endpoint-level network connection events. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between data sources focused on network activity versus those for identity or productivity logs, with common traps including SigninLogs (authentication only) and OfficeActivity (Office 365 audit). A useful memory tip is to think of the three Ns: Network logs from VMs (WireData), Network devices (CommonSecurityLog), and Network events from endpoints (DeviceNetworkEvents).
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. 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.
Which THREE data sources can be used in Microsoft Sentinel for threat hunting involving network traffic?
DeviceNetworkEvents
Endpoint network events from Defender for Endpoint.
CommonSecurityLog
Syslog format from network devices.
WireData
Network traffic from Azure VMs.
SigninLogs
Why wrong: Sign-in logs, not network traffic.
OfficeActivity
Why wrong: Office 365 audit logs.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
DeviceNetworkEvents
Options B, C, and D are correct. B is correct because CommonSecurityLog (Syslog) contains network device logs. C is correct because DeviceNetworkEvents from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint contains network events. D is correct because WireData logs network traffic from Azure VMs. A is incorrect because SigninLogs is for authentication, not network traffic. E is incorrect because OfficeActivity is for Office 365 logs.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
DeviceNetworkEvents
Why this is correct
Endpoint network events from Defender for Endpoint.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
CommonSecurityLog
Why this is correct
Syslog format from network devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
WireData
Why this is correct
Network traffic from Azure VMs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
SigninLogs
Why it's wrong here
Sign-in logs, not network traffic.
OfficeActivity
Why it's wrong here
Office 365 audit logs.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
What to study next
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.
Perform threat hunting — study guide chapter
Learn the concepts, then practise the questions
Perform threat hunting practice questions
Targeted practice on this topic area only
All SC-200 questions
1,639 questions across all exam domains
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200 study guide
Full concept coverage aligned to exam objectives
SC-200 practice test guide
How to use practice tests most effectively before exam day
Related practice questions
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to Manage a security operations environment.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to Respond to security incidents.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to Perform threat hunting.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to Mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to SC-200 fundamentals.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to SC-200 scenario.
Practise SC-200 questions linked to SC-200 troubleshooting.
Practice this exam
Short sessions build daily habit. Longer sessions build exam-day stamina. Try a timed session to simulate real conditions.
FAQ
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: DeviceNetworkEvents — Options B, C, and D are correct. B is correct because CommonSecurityLog (Syslog) contains network device logs. C is correct because DeviceNetworkEvents from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint contains network events. D is correct because WireData logs network traffic from Azure VMs. A is incorrect because SigninLogs is for authentication, not network traffic. E is incorrect because OfficeActivity is for Office 365 logs.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
This SC-200 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Microsoft certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the SC-200 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.