The answer is running a playbook from the incident and creating bookmarks. These two investigation actions within a Microsoft Sentinel incident are correct because they directly support evidence preservation and automated response without leaving the incident interface. Bookmarks allow analysts to tag specific log entries or timestamps for later review, while playbooks automate containment or enrichment steps, both critical for efficient triage. On the SC-200 exam, this tests your understanding of Sentinel’s native investigation tools versus actions that require external services like Microsoft Entra ID Protection or manual password resets. A common trap is confusing incident tags—which are metadata labels—with investigative actions, or assuming user risk management is available from the incident page. Remember the mnemonic “B.R.A.P.”: Bookmarks and Run a Playbook are the two primary actions you can take directly from an incident to aid investigation.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 TWO actions can be taken directly from within a Microsoft Sentinel incident to aid in investigation? (Choose two.)
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Create a bookmark to preserve a specific event
Options A and C are correct because Microsoft Sentinel incidents allow creating bookmarks to preserve evidence and running playbooks from the incident page. Option B is wrong because user risk is managed in Microsoft Entra ID Protection. Option D is wrong because resetting passwords is not available from the incident page. Option E is wrong because assigning tags is available but not a primary investigation action.
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.
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Create a bookmark to preserve a specific event
Why this is correct
Bookmarks capture specific events for later reference.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Run a playbook from the incident
Why this is correct
Playbooks can be triggered directly from the incident page for automation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Review the user risk level in Microsoft Entra ID
Why it's wrong here
User risk is viewed in Microsoft Entra ID Protection, not from the incident.
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Assign a severity to the incident
Why it's wrong here
Severity is set automatically or manually, but not a primary investigative action.
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Reset the user's password
Why it's wrong here
Password reset is not available within the incident interface.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
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.
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: Create a bookmark to preserve a specific event — Options A and C are correct because Microsoft Sentinel incidents allow creating bookmarks to preserve evidence and running playbooks from the incident page. Option B is wrong because user risk is managed in Microsoft Entra ID Protection. Option D is wrong because resetting passwords is not available from the incident page. Option E is wrong because assigning tags is available but not a primary investigation action.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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