- A
Create an app connector for SharePoint and a session policy that targets the user, site, and device tag 'Unmanaged' with the action 'Block download'.
Session policies in Defender for Cloud Apps can block specific actions like download for unmanaged devices.
- B
Create a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune to block unmanaged devices from accessing SharePoint.
Why wrong: Intune policies apply to enrolled devices, not session-level control.
- C
Create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID to require compliant device for the SharePoint site.
Why wrong: This blocks access entirely, not just downloads.
- D
Create a file policy in Defender for Cloud Apps to quarantine files downloaded from the site.
Why wrong: File policies monitor file sharing but do not block downloads in session.
Session Policy to Block Downloads from Unmanaged Devices — Defender for Cloud Apps
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: session policy. 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 and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You receive a high-severity incident indicating that a user's credentials were used to access a sensitive SharePoint site from an unmanaged device. The user, 'jdoe@contoso.com', is a senior executive. The IP address is from a public Wi-Fi hotspot. The incident includes a recommendation to apply session policy to block download of sensitive files. You need to create a policy in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps that blocks downloads from unmanaged devices for this specific user when accessing the sensitive site. The policy should trigger only when the user accesses the specific SharePoint site named 'ExecConfidential'. What should you 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
Create an app connector for SharePoint and a session policy that targets the user, site, and device tag 'Unmanaged' with the action 'Block download'.
Option A is correct because it involves creating an app connector for SharePoint to enable session control, followed by a session policy in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps that targets the specific user (jdoe@contoso.com), the specific site (ExecConfidential), and the device tag 'Unmanaged' with the action 'Block download'. This precisely meets the requirement to block downloads from unmanaged devices for that user on that site. Option B is incorrect because device compliance policies in Microsoft Intune are for device management, not session-level control within Defender for Cloud Apps. Option C is incorrect because Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID can require compliant devices but cannot granularly block downloads. Option D is incorrect because a file policy monitors and quarantines files, it does not provide session-level control to block downloads in real-time.
Key principle: Session policy
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 app connector for SharePoint and a session policy that targets the user, site, and device tag 'Unmanaged' with the action 'Block download'.
Why this is correct
Session policies in Defender for Cloud Apps can block specific actions like download for unmanaged devices.
Related concept
Session policy
- ✗
Create a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune to block unmanaged devices from accessing SharePoint.
Why it's wrong here
Intune policies apply to enrolled devices, not session-level control.
- ✗
Create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID to require compliant device for the SharePoint site.
Why it's wrong here
This blocks access entirely, not just downloads.
- ✗
Create a file policy in Defender for Cloud Apps to quarantine files downloaded from the site.
Why it's wrong here
File policies monitor file sharing but do not block downloads in session.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The key trap is confusing the purpose of app connectors and session policies in Defender for Cloud Apps. Session policies provide real-time granular control over user actions like downloads, while file policies are reactive and not suitable for blocking downloads in the session.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Session policy
- App connector
- Device tag 'Unmanaged'
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
Session policy
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Session policy.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an app connector for SharePoint and a session policy that targets the user, site, and device tag 'Unmanaged' with the action 'Block download'. — Option A is correct because it involves creating an app connector for SharePoint to enable session control, followed by a session policy in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps that targets the specific user (jdoe@contoso.com), the specific site (ExecConfidential), and the device tag 'Unmanaged' with the action 'Block download'. This precisely meets the requirement to block downloads from unmanaged devices for that user on that site. Option B is incorrect because device compliance policies in Microsoft Intune are for device management, not session-level control within Defender for Cloud Apps. Option C is incorrect because Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID can require compliant devices but cannot granularly block downloads. Option D is incorrect because a file policy monitors and quarantines files, it does not provide session-level control to block downloads in real-time.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Session policy
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