Quick Answer
The answer is Azure Logic Apps. This is correct because Microsoft Sentinel playbooks are built on Azure Logic Apps, which provides the workflow automation engine to execute actions like automatically isolating a compromised VM when a lateral movement incident is detected. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of how to implement automated incident response within Sentinel, and the common trap is confusing Logic Apps with Azure Monitor (a data ingestion service) or KQL (a query language). Remember that playbooks are essentially Logic Apps workflows that can trigger VM isolation via Azure Automation runbooks or directly through API calls. A helpful memory tip: think of Logic Apps as the “logical” brain that runs the playbook, while Sentinel provides the alert—Logic Apps does the heavy lifting for automation.
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 have been tasked with creating an automated response in Microsoft Sentinel for incidents involving lateral movement. Which Azure service allows you to run a playbook to automatically isolate a compromised VM?
Azure Logic Apps
Playbooks in Sentinel are implemented as Logic Apps workflows.
Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Why wrong: KQL is used for querying data, not for running automated actions.
Microsoft Defender XDR advanced hunting
Why wrong: Advanced hunting is a query-based tool, not an automation platform.
Azure Event Hubs
Why wrong: Event Hubs is for data ingestion, not for running response actions.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Azure Logic Apps
Option A is correct because Microsoft Sentinel playbooks are built on Azure Logic Apps, which can execute automated actions like VM isolation. Option B is a query language, not an automation service. Option C is a data ingestion service. Option D is a query environment, not for automation.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Azure Logic Apps
Why this is correct
Playbooks in Sentinel are implemented as Logic Apps workflows.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Why it's wrong here
KQL is used for querying data, not for running automated actions.
Microsoft Defender XDR advanced hunting
Why it's wrong here
Advanced hunting is a query-based tool, not an automation platform.
Azure Event Hubs
Why it's wrong here
Event Hubs is for data ingestion, not for running response actions.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Azure Logic Apps — Option A is correct because Microsoft Sentinel playbooks are built on Azure Logic Apps, which can execute automated actions like VM isolation. Option B is a query language, not an automation service. Option C is a data ingestion service. Option D is a query environment, not for automation.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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