The answer is a Logic Apps workflow with a Microsoft Sentinel trigger, an automation rule, and a Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule. These three components form the backbone of an automated incident response playbook in Sentinel: the analytics rule generates the high-severity incident, the automation rule triggers the playbook when that incident is created, and the Logic Apps workflow defines the actual response actions, such as isolating a compromised device or notifying an analyst. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of how incident response components interconnect, often tripping candidates who confuse workbooks or hunting queries with automation. Remember that workbooks are for visualization and hunting queries for proactive search—neither executes automated responses. A useful memory tip is “A-L-A”: Analytics rule creates the incident, Logic Apps executes the action, Automation rule ties them together.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Your Microsoft Sentinel workspace ingests logs from Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft 365 Defender. You need to create an incident response playbook that automatically responds to high-severity incidents. Which THREE components are required? (Choose three.)
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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An analytics rule that generates the incident
Option A, B, and C are correct. An automation rule triggers the playbook. A Logic Apps workflow defines the playbook actions. A Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule generates the incident. Option D is wrong because a workbook is for visualization, not automation. Option E is wrong because a hunting query is for proactive search, not automated response.
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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A workbook to visualize the incident data
Why it's wrong here
Workbooks are for dashboards, not automated response.
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An analytics rule that generates the incident
Why this is correct
Analytics rules detect threats and create incidents.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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An automation rule in Microsoft Sentinel
Why this is correct
Automation rules run playbooks automatically when incidents are created.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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A hunting query to search for similar activity
Why it's wrong here
Hunting queries are for manual investigation, not automated playbooks.
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A Logic Apps workflow with Microsoft Sentinel trigger
Why this is correct
Logic Apps is the engine for running playbooks.
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.
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.
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These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
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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: An analytics rule that generates the incident — Option A, B, and C are correct. An automation rule triggers the playbook. A Logic Apps workflow defines the playbook actions. A Microsoft Sentinel analytics rule generates the incident. Option D is wrong because a workbook is for visualization, not automation. Option E is wrong because a hunting query is for proactive search, not automated response.
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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