The answer is to check the network connectivity from the domain controllers to the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. This is correct because domain controllers often have highly restrictive firewall rules or proxy configurations that block outbound traffic to Azure endpoints, even when the Azure Monitor Agent is running and the data collection rule (DCR) is properly configured. The Windows Security Events via AMA connector relies on the agent reaching the Log Analytics workspace URL (e.g., *.ods.opinsights.azure.com) to upload event data; if domain controllers cannot resolve or connect to this endpoint, events will never appear in Sentinel, even though member servers or Azure VMs with less restrictive policies work fine. On the SC-200 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that connectivity troubleshooting is the first step when a specific subset of servers fails to send data, and it’s a common trap to assume the DCR or agent restart is the fix. Memory tip: “DCs need DNS and outbound—if events are missing, check the route, not the rule.”
SC-200 Manage a security operations environment Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of manage a security operations environment. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 organization has multiple offices across the globe and uses Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM. You have deployed Azure Arc on all on-premises servers to manage them centrally. The security team needs to collect Windows Security Events from all servers, including domain controllers, and forward them to Sentinel using the Windows Security Events via AMA connector. The team also wants to minimize administrative overhead when adding new servers. The current environment includes: 500 on-premises Windows servers (200 domain controllers, 300 member servers) managed via Azure Arc, 200 Azure VMs running Windows Server, and a centralized Log Analytics workspace named 'LAW-Security' in the East US region. You have already installed the Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) on all servers via Azure Arc and Azure VMs. However, you notice that security events from domain controllers are not appearing in Sentinel. You have verified that the AMA agent is running and the data collection rule (DCR) is correctly configured to collect Security events. No other issues are present. You need to ensure that security events from domain controllers are collected. What should you do?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "primary"
Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Reinstall the Windows Security Events via AMA connector in Sentinel.
Why wrong: The connector is a data source configuration; reinstalling won't fix connectivity.
B
Restart the Azure Monitor Agent on all domain controllers.
Why wrong: Restarting is not likely to resolve a connectivity issue.
C
Recreate the data collection rule with a different namespace.
Why wrong: The DCR is correct; no need to recreate.
D
Check the network connectivity from the domain controllers to the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. Ensure that the domain controllers can reach the required URLs.
Domain controllers may have firewall rules that block outbound connectivity to Azure endpoints. The AMA agent needs to send data to the workspace.
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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Check the network connectivity from the domain controllers to the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. Ensure that the domain controllers can reach the required URLs.
Option A is correct because domain controllers often have restricted network access; they need to be able to reach the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. Option B is wrong because the DCR is already correctly configured. Option C is wrong because restarting the agent is not the solution. Option D is wrong because the connector is already working for other servers.
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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Reinstall the Windows Security Events via AMA connector in Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
The connector is a data source configuration; reinstalling won't fix connectivity.
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Restart the Azure Monitor Agent on all domain controllers.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting is not likely to resolve a connectivity issue.
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Recreate the data collection rule with a different namespace.
Why it's wrong here
The DCR is correct; no need to recreate.
✓
Check the network connectivity from the domain controllers to the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. Ensure that the domain controllers can reach the required URLs.
Why this is correct
Domain controllers may have firewall rules that block outbound connectivity to Azure endpoints. The AMA agent needs to send data to the workspace.
Clue confirmation
The clue words "primary", "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
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 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.
Manage a security operations environment — This question tests Manage a security operations environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Check the network connectivity from the domain controllers to the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. Ensure that the domain controllers can reach the required URLs. — Option A is correct because domain controllers often have restricted network access; they need to be able to reach the Log Analytics workspace endpoint. Option B is wrong because the DCR is already correctly configured. Option C is wrong because restarting the agent is not the solution. Option D is wrong because the connector is already working for other servers.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "primary", "minimum / minimize". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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