Question 708 of 209
SC-200 Manage a security operations environment Practice Question
Which TWO actions can you perform using Microsoft Sentinel automation rules? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse automation rules with playbooks, assuming automation rules can directly send emails or create incidents, when in fact they only orchestrate actions that may be executed by playbooks or other components.
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
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Create a task on an incident
Microsoft Sentinel automation rules can create tasks on incidents. This allows you to automatically assign investigation steps or remediation actions to specific personnel, ensuring consistent incident response workflows.
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 task on an incident
Why this is correct
Automation rules can add tasks to incidents.
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Run a playbook on an incident
Why this is correct
Automation rules can invoke playbooks.
- ✗
Create an incident automatically
Why it's wrong here
Incidents are created by analytics rules, not automation rules.
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Create a new automation rule
Why it's wrong here
Automation rules do not create other automation rules.
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Send an email notification
Why it's wrong here
Email notifications require a playbook, not directly by automation rule.
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Last reviewed: Jun 25, 2026
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