- A
Configure a custom API connector in Sentinel to pull alerts from Defender for Cloud REST API every 5 minutes.
Why wrong: API polling introduces latency and is not as efficient as a built-in connector.
- B
Enable continuous export in Defender for Cloud to send alerts to a Log Analytics workspace and then create a scheduled query in Sentinel.
Why wrong: Continuous export uses Log Analytics workspace and adds latency; a direct data connector is faster.
- C
Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud data connector in Sentinel to stream alerts.
The built-in data connector streams alerts in near real-time with minimal latency.
- D
Create a Logic App that triggers on Defender for Cloud alerts and sends them to Sentinel via the Azure Monitor HTTP Data Collector API.
Why wrong: Logic Apps add latency and are not the recommended method for low-latency ingestion.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud data connector in Sentinel to stream alerts, as this connector is purpose-built for real-time ingestion with minimal latency. Unlike Logic Apps or API-based connectors, which introduce processing overhead and polling delays, the Defender for Cloud data connector establishes a direct, event-driven pipeline that pushes security alerts into Sentinel as they are generated, ensuring near-instantaneous availability for analysis. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of native data connectors versus custom or legacy integration methods; a common trap is confusing the "continuous export" feature of Defender for Cloud, which exports to a Log Analytics workspace but does not automatically stream into Sentinel without the connector. Remember the key distinction: native connectors are always the lowest-latency option for Microsoft-to-Microsoft services. Memory tip: think "Direct Stream, No Middleman" — the connector is the direct pipe, while Logic Apps and APIs are detours.
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 uses Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You need to ensure that all security alerts from Defender for Cloud are automatically ingested into Sentinel with the least latency. What should you configure?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"least"Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud data connector in Sentinel to stream alerts.
Option D is correct because the data connector for Microsoft Defender for Cloud (formerly Azure Security Center) provides real-time streaming of alerts into Sentinel. Option A is incorrect because Logic Apps introduce processing delay. Option B is incorrect because the API connector is not optimized for low latency. Option C is incorrect because continuous export is a feature of Defender for Cloud but does not directly connect to Sentinel without a connector.
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.
- ✗
Configure a custom API connector in Sentinel to pull alerts from Defender for Cloud REST API every 5 minutes.
Why it's wrong here
API polling introduces latency and is not as efficient as a built-in connector.
- ✗
Enable continuous export in Defender for Cloud to send alerts to a Log Analytics workspace and then create a scheduled query in Sentinel.
Why it's wrong here
Continuous export uses Log Analytics workspace and adds latency; a direct data connector is faster.
- ✓
Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud data connector in Sentinel to stream alerts.
Why this is correct
The built-in data connector streams alerts in near real-time with minimal latency.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create a Logic App that triggers on Defender for Cloud alerts and sends them to Sentinel via the Azure Monitor HTTP Data Collector API.
Why it's wrong here
Logic Apps add latency and are not the recommended method for low-latency ingestion.
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.
What to study next
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What does this SC-200 question test?
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: Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud data connector in Sentinel to stream alerts. — Option D is correct because the data connector for Microsoft Defender for Cloud (formerly Azure Security Center) provides real-time streaming of alerts into Sentinel. Option A is incorrect because Logic Apps introduce processing delay. Option B is incorrect because the API connector is not optimized for low latency. Option C is incorrect because continuous export is a feature of Defender for Cloud but does not directly connect to Sentinel without a connector.
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: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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