Quick Answer
The correct answer is that the three valid investigation actions in Microsoft Sentinel are viewing related alerts, viewing related entities such as IP addresses, and viewing related incidents. These actions are fundamental to the investigation graph, which allows a security analyst to pivot from an incident to explore connected alerts, entities, and other incidents, building a complete picture of a potential threat. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of the distinction between investigation and remediation; a common trap is confusing investigation actions with response actions like running a playbook or modifying analytics rules, which are separate steps taken after analysis. Remember that investigation is about gathering context and connecting the dots, not taking automated action—so if an option involves changing a rule or executing a workflow, it is not an investigation action. A simple memory tip is "A-E-I: Alerts, Entities, Incidents" for the three valid investigation choices.
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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 investigation actions in Microsoft Sentinel? (Select THREE.)
View related entities such as IP addresses.
Entities are core to investigation.
Run a playbook.
Why wrong: Running a playbook is a response action.
View related incidents.
Related incidents are shown in the investigation.
Modify an analytics rule.
Why wrong: Modifying rules is configuration, not investigation.
View related alerts.
Related alerts are shown in the investigation graph.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
View related entities such as IP addresses.
Option A is correct because investigation can show related alerts. Option B is correct because investigation can show entities like IPs. Option E is correct because investigation can show related incidents. Option C is wrong because running a playbook is a remediation action, not an investigation action. Option D is wrong because investigation does not modify analytics rules.
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.
View related entities such as IP addresses.
Why this is correct
Entities are core to investigation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Run a playbook.
Why it's wrong here
Running a playbook is a response action.
View related incidents.
Why this is correct
Related incidents are shown in the investigation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Modify an analytics rule.
Why it's wrong here
Modifying rules is configuration, not investigation.
View related alerts.
Why this is correct
Related alerts are shown in the investigation graph.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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: View related entities such as IP addresses. — Option A is correct because investigation can show related alerts. Option B is correct because investigation can show entities like IPs. Option E is correct because investigation can show related incidents. Option C is wrong because running a playbook is a remediation action, not an investigation action. Option D is wrong because investigation does not modify analytics rules.
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.
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