Quick Answer
The correct answer is Office 365, along with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 Defender, as the three valid data connectors for ingesting security events from Microsoft 365 services into Microsoft Sentinel. These connectors pull distinct telemetry: Office 365 ingests Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams logs; Microsoft Entra ID brings sign-in and audit logs; and Microsoft 365 Defender aggregates alerts from Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, and other workloads. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish native M365 data connectors from unrelated services like Microsoft Purview or Intune, which are common traps because they sound security-related but do not function as direct log sources in Sentinel. A reliable memory tip is to think of the three "core pillars" of M365 security telemetry: identity (Entra ID), productivity (Office 365), and unified defense (M365 Defender).
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.
Which THREE are valid data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel for ingesting security events from Microsoft 365 services? (Choose three.)
Microsoft 365 Defender
Ingests alerts and incidents from Microsoft Defender XDR.
Microsoft Purview
Why wrong: Purview is not a data connector; it's a compliance solution.
Microsoft Intune
Why wrong: Intune logs are ingested via other connectors like Azure AD.
Microsoft Entra ID
Ingests sign-in and audit logs from Entra ID.
Office 365
Ingests audit logs from Exchange, SharePoint, Teams.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft 365 Defender
Options A, C, and D are valid connectors. A: Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) connector ingests sign-in logs and audit logs. C: Microsoft 365 Defender connector ingests alerts from Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, etc. D: Office 365 connector ingests Exchange, SharePoint, Teams logs. Option B is wrong because Microsoft Purview is a compliance portal, not a data connector. Option E is wrong because Microsoft Intune is a device management service, but its logs are ingested via other connectors (e.g., Azure AD).
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.
Microsoft 365 Defender
Why this is correct
Ingests alerts and incidents from Microsoft Defender XDR.
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Microsoft Purview
Why it's wrong here
Purview is not a data connector; it's a compliance solution.
Microsoft Intune
Why it's wrong here
Intune logs are ingested via other connectors like Azure AD.
Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Ingests sign-in and audit logs from Entra ID.
Related concept
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Office 365
Why this is correct
Ingests audit logs from Exchange, SharePoint, Teams.
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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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Microsoft 365 Defender — Options A, C, and D are valid connectors. A: Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) connector ingests sign-in logs and audit logs. C: Microsoft 365 Defender connector ingests alerts from Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, etc. D: Office 365 connector ingests Exchange, SharePoint, Teams logs. Option B is wrong because Microsoft Purview is a compliance portal, not a data connector. Option E is wrong because Microsoft Intune is a device management service, but its logs are ingested via other connectors (e.g., Azure AD).
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