- A
Query the UrlClickEvents table to identify users who clicked the malicious link, then correlate with AADSignInEventsBeta to find sign-ins from new IPs after the click.
This directly identifies users who interacted with the phishing link and may have entered credentials, then checks for anomalous sign-ins.
- B
Query the DeviceProcessEvents table for any browser process that accessed the phishing URL.
Why wrong: Browser process logs may not capture the URL, and Safe Links verdicts are more reliable.
- C
Query the AADSignInEventsBeta table for users who signed in shortly after the email campaign from IPs not previously seen.
Why wrong: This might detect compromised accounts but does not directly link to the phishing.
- D
Query the EmailEvents table for users who received the phishing email and then check if they have any subsequent sign-in anomalies.
Why wrong: Receiving the email does not confirm credential harvesting.
Quick Answer
The answer is to query the UrlClickEvents table and correlate with AADSignInEventsBeta. This approach is correct because UrlClickEvents captures Safe Links click verdicts from Microsoft Defender for Office 365, directly identifying which users clicked the malicious link to the credential harvesting page, while AADSignInEventsBeta reveals subsequent sign-ins from new or unusual IPs—a strong indicator that credentials were entered and then used by an attacker. On the SC-200 exam, this scenario tests your ability to chain data sources for proactive phishing credential compromise hunting, a key skill for threat hunters who lack direct phishing server logs. A common trap is to rely solely on email events or endpoint process data, which miss the critical link between a click and actual credential theft. Memory tip: think “Click then Sign” — the click event in UrlClickEvents is your trigger, and the sign-in anomaly is your proof of compromise.
SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. 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.
You are a threat hunter at Fabrikam, a mid-sized company with 2,000 users. Your environment uses: Microsoft 365 E3 licenses; Microsoft Sentinel with the Microsoft 365 Defender connector; Microsoft Defender for Office 365; and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (without Microsoft Defender for Identity). You are investigating a suspicious email campaign where some users received phishing emails with links to a credential harvesting page. You want to proactively search for any users who may have entered credentials on the phishing page. You have no direct logs from the phishing server. Which hunting approach should you use in Microsoft Sentinel?
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
Query the UrlClickEvents table to identify users who clicked the malicious link, then correlate with AADSignInEventsBeta to find sign-ins from new IPs after the click.
Option C is correct because using URL click verdict data from Defender for Office 365's Safe Links can show which users clicked the malicious link, and correlating with subsequent sign-ins from unusual IPs can indicate credential compromise. Option A is wrong because email events show delivery but not credential entry. Option B is wrong because sign-in logs alone may not be linked to the phishing. Option D is wrong because endpoint process events are less likely to capture web form submissions.
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.
- ✓
Query the UrlClickEvents table to identify users who clicked the malicious link, then correlate with AADSignInEventsBeta to find sign-ins from new IPs after the click.
Why this is correct
This directly identifies users who interacted with the phishing link and may have entered credentials, then checks for anomalous sign-ins.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Query the DeviceProcessEvents table for any browser process that accessed the phishing URL.
Why it's wrong here
Browser process logs may not capture the URL, and Safe Links verdicts are more reliable.
- ✗
Query the AADSignInEventsBeta table for users who signed in shortly after the email campaign from IPs not previously seen.
Why it's wrong here
This might detect compromised accounts but does not directly link to the phishing.
- ✗
Query the EmailEvents table for users who received the phishing email and then check if they have any subsequent sign-in anomalies.
Why it's wrong here
Receiving the email does not confirm credential harvesting.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Query the UrlClickEvents table to identify users who clicked the malicious link, then correlate with AADSignInEventsBeta to find sign-ins from new IPs after the click. — Option C is correct because using URL click verdict data from Defender for Office 365's Safe Links can show which users clicked the malicious link, and correlating with subsequent sign-ins from unusual IPs can indicate credential compromise. Option A is wrong because email events show delivery but not credential entry. Option B is wrong because sign-in logs alone may not be linked to the phishing. Option D is wrong because endpoint process events are less likely to capture web form submissions.
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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