The correct actions are to create a data loss prevention (DLP) policy to block downloads from unmanaged devices and to remove the user’s access to the SharePoint site. These two steps directly contain SharePoint data exfiltration to unmanaged devices by cutting off both the method of transfer and the user’s ability to reach the data. A DLP policy enforces real-time restrictions on unmanaged endpoints, while removing access immediately halts further downloads, addressing the core containment goal. On the SC-200 exam, this scenario tests your ability to distinguish containment from remediation—common traps include choosing a sensitivity label (which doesn’t apply retroactively) or a retention policy (which preserves data, not stops exfiltration). Remember the containment mantra: “Block the path, kill the access.” For a quick memory tip, think “DLP + Remove = Stop the bleed.”
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
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.
You are investigating a potential data exfiltration incident in Microsoft Purview. A user has been downloading large amounts of data from a SharePoint site to an unmanaged device. Which TWO actions should you take to contain the exfiltration? (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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Remove the user's permissions to the SharePoint site.
Option A and D are correct. Blocking downloads from unmanaged devices using Conditional Access or DLP policies prevents further exfiltration. Removing the user's access to the site stops immediate access. Option B is wrong because creating a sensitivity label may not apply retroactively. Option C is wrong because disabling the device may not stop the user from accessing data from another device. Option E is wrong because creating a retention policy is for data preservation, not containment.
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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Remove the user's permissions to the SharePoint site.
Why this is correct
Removing permissions immediately stops the user from accessing data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Apply a sensitivity label to the SharePoint site to restrict access.
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels do not block downloads; they classify and protect data.
✓
Create a data loss prevention (DLP) policy to block downloads from unmanaged devices.
Why this is correct
DLP can prevent sensitive data from being downloaded to unmanaged devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Disable the user's device in Microsoft Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the device does not prevent the user from accessing SharePoint from another device.
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Create a retention policy for the SharePoint site.
Why it's wrong here
Retention policies preserve data, they do not contain exfiltration.
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.
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: Remove the user's permissions to the SharePoint site. — Option A and D are correct. Blocking downloads from unmanaged devices using Conditional Access or DLP policies prevents further exfiltration. Removing the user's access to the site stops immediate access. Option B is wrong because creating a sensitivity label may not apply retroactively. Option C is wrong because disabling the device may not stop the user from accessing data from another device. Option E is wrong because creating a retention policy is for data preservation, not containment.
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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