The answer is the KQL query `EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress` because it directly targets the EmailEvents table, which is the only Microsoft Sentinel table that stores both sender details and recipient email addresses in a single event record. This query filters by the known attacker address and subject to isolate the specific phishing campaign, then projects only the recipient field to identify all users who received the same malicious email within the last 24 hours. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to choose the correct data table for email investigations—a common trap is selecting EmailAttachmentInfo (which lacks recipient info) or EmailUrlInfo (which tracks URLs, not attachments). The exam emphasizes that EmailEvents is the go-to table for sender, subject, and recipient correlation. Memory tip: think “Events for Everyone”—EmailEvents contains the full recipient list, while other tables only hold partial details.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
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.
You are investigating a security incident in Microsoft Sentinel where a user reported receiving a phishing email with a malicious attachment. You need to identify all users who received the same email within the last 24 hours. Which KQL query should you use?
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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EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress
The correct query uses EmailEvents table and filters by sender and subject. Option A is wrong because EmailAttachmentInfo does not contain recipient info. Option B is wrong because it would only show the specific user. Option D is wrong because EmailUrlInfo is for URLs, not attachments.
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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EmailEvents | where RecipientEmailAddress == 'user@contoso.com' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project SenderFromAddress, Subject
Why it's wrong here
This only shows the specific user, not all recipients.
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EmailUrlInfo | where Url == 'http://malicious.com' | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why it's wrong here
EmailUrlInfo is for URLs, not attachments.
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EmailAttachmentInfo | where FileName == 'malicious.doc' | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why it's wrong here
EmailAttachmentInfo does not contain recipient info.
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EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress
Why this is correct
This retrieves all recipients who received the same email from the same sender and subject.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This only shows the specific user, not all recipients.
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: EmailEvents | where SenderFromAddress == 'attacker@example.com' and Subject == 'Invoice' and Timestamp > ago(24h) | project RecipientEmailAddress — The correct query uses EmailEvents table and filters by sender and subject. Option A is wrong because EmailAttachmentInfo does not contain recipient info. Option B is wrong because it would only show the specific user. Option D is wrong because EmailUrlInfo is for URLs, not attachments.
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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