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SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question

This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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
{
  "properties": {
    "policyType": "Microsoft.CloudAppSecurity/Policy",
    "policyName": "Block Unapproved Storage",
    "policyMode": "Monitor",
    "filter": {
      "app": {
        "category": "Cloud storage",
        "tag": "Unsanctioned"
      }
    },
    "actions": [
      {
        "actionType": "Block",
        "actionValue": "true"
      }
    ]
  }
}

An administrator creates a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps policy to block unsanctioned cloud storage apps. Despite the policy, users can still access these apps. What is the most likely cause?

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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
  "properties": {
    "policyType": "Microsoft.CloudAppSecurity/Policy",
    "policyName": "Block Unapproved Storage",
    "policyMode": "Monitor",
    "filter": {
      "app": {
        "category": "Cloud storage",
        "tag": "Unsanctioned"
      }
    },
    "actions": [
      {
        "actionType": "Block",
        "actionValue": "true"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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 policy mode is set to 'Monitor', which only alerts and does not block

Option D is correct because when a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps policy is set to 'Monitor' mode, it only generates alerts and does not enforce any blocking action. To actually block unsanctioned cloud storage apps, the policy must be configured with a 'Block' action type, typically in conjunction with a 'Governance' action that applies the block at the proxy or API level. The 'Monitor' mode is designed for detection and logging, not enforcement.

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 action type 'Block' is incorrect; it should be 'Alert'

    Why it's wrong here

    'Block' is a valid action type.

  • ✗

    The policy requires a 'Device' filter to apply to all users

    Why it's wrong here

    No device filter needed for cloud app policy.

  • ✗

    The filter uses 'Unsanctioned' tag, but apps are tagged 'Sanctioned'

    Why it's wrong here

    If apps are unsanctioned, filter is correct.

  • ✓

    The policy mode is set to 'Monitor', which only alerts and does not block

    Why this is correct

    Monitor mode doesn't enforce actions; it must be set to 'Block' or 'Govern'.

    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

The trap here is that candidates often focus on the action type (e.g., 'Block' vs. 'Alert') or the app tagging, overlooking that the policy mode itself controls whether enforcement occurs, not just the action setting.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

In Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, policies use 'Governance actions' to enforce blocks, such as 'Block' for real-time session control via Conditional Access App Control or 'Block download' for API-based controls. The policy mode ('Monitor' vs. 'Block') determines whether the governance action is executed; 'Monitor' logs the event but skips enforcement. This distinction is critical because a policy with a 'Block' action but set to 'Monitor' mode will never apply the block, leading to the described behavior.

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.

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

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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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 policy mode is set to 'Monitor', which only alerts and does not block — Option D is correct because when a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps policy is set to 'Monitor' mode, it only generates alerts and does not enforce any blocking action. To actually block unsanctioned cloud storage apps, the policy must be configured with a 'Block' action type, typically in conjunction with a 'Governance' action that applies the block at the proxy or API level. The 'Monitor' mode is designed for detection and logging, not enforcement.

What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

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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