- A
Add the user to a watchlist and configure a fusion rule.
Why wrong: Watchlists are for enrichment, not incident creation; fusion rules use machine learning, not simple assignment.
- B
Create a playbook that triggers on the alert and creates an incident manually.
Why wrong: Playbooks are for automated response actions, not for incident creation; automation rules handle that.
- C
Modify the analytics rule to set the incident creation setting to 'Create incident from alert'.
Why wrong: Analytics rules create alerts; incident creation is controlled by automation rules or the alert grouping settings.
- D
Configure an automation rule that runs when the alert is generated, creates an incident, and sets the owner to the security team.
Automation rules can automatically create incidents from alerts and assign them to analysts.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. 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. You receive an alert for a suspicious sign-in from an unusual location. You want to automatically create an incident and assign it to the security team for investigation. What should you configure?
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
Configure an automation rule that runs when the alert is generated, creates an incident, and sets the owner to the security team.
Option B is correct because automation rules in Microsoft Sentinel can automatically create incidents from alerts and assign them to analysts. Option A is wrong because playbooks are for automated responses, not incident creation. Option C is wrong because analytics rules create alerts, not incidents directly. Option D is wrong because watchlists are for enrichment, not incident creation.
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.
- ✗
Add the user to a watchlist and configure a fusion rule.
Why it's wrong here
Watchlists are for enrichment, not incident creation; fusion rules use machine learning, not simple assignment.
- ✗
Create a playbook that triggers on the alert and creates an incident manually.
Why it's wrong here
Playbooks are for automated response actions, not for incident creation; automation rules handle that.
- ✗
Modify the analytics rule to set the incident creation setting to 'Create incident from alert'.
Why it's wrong here
Analytics rules create alerts; incident creation is controlled by automation rules or the alert grouping settings.
- ✓
Configure an automation rule that runs when the alert is generated, creates an incident, and sets the owner to the security team.
Why this is correct
Automation rules can automatically create incidents from alerts and assign them to analysts.
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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What does this SC-200 question test?
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: Configure an automation rule that runs when the alert is generated, creates an incident, and sets the owner to the security team. — Option B is correct because automation rules in Microsoft Sentinel can automatically create incidents from alerts and assign them to analysts. Option A is wrong because playbooks are for automated responses, not incident creation. Option C is wrong because analytics rules create alerts, not incidents directly. Option D is wrong because watchlists are for enrichment, not incident creation.
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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