- A
Require multi-factor authentication AND Require device to be marked as compliant
Conditional Access allows adding multiple grant controls; all must be satisfied for access to be allowed. This enforces both MFA and device compliance.
- B
Require multi-factor authentication only
Why wrong: This enforces MFA but does not check device compliance, so the requirement to block non-compliant devices would not be met.
- C
Require one of the selected controls
Why wrong: Using 'Require one of the selected controls' would allow either MFA or a compliant device, not both. The policy requires both.
- D
Require device to be marked as compliant only
Why wrong: This enforces device compliance but does not require MFA, so the requirement for MFA from untrusted networks would not be met.
SC-900 Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra Practice Question
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft entra. 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. A key principle to apply: conditional Access Grant controls define requirements for access.. 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.
A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. The security team needs to ensure that when users sign in to a critical financial application from an untrusted network, they must first complete multi-factor authentication (MFA). Additionally, the team wants to block the sign-in if the device is not marked as compliant by Microsoft Intune. Which conditional access grant control should they configure to meet both requirements?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"first"Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
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
Require multi-factor authentication AND Require device to be marked as compliant
Option A is correct because Conditional Access grant controls allow you to require multiple conditions to be met simultaneously. By selecting 'Require multi-factor authentication' AND 'Require device to be marked as compliant', the policy ensures that both MFA and device compliance are enforced for the sign-in, meeting the security team's requirements.
Key principle: Conditional Access Grant controls define requirements for access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Require multi-factor authentication AND Require device to be marked as compliant
Why this is correct
Conditional Access allows adding multiple grant controls; all must be satisfied for access to be allowed. This enforces both MFA and device compliance.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Conditional Access Grant controls define requirements for access.
- ✗
Require multi-factor authentication only
Why it's wrong here
This enforces MFA but does not check device compliance, so the requirement to block non-compliant devices would not be met.
- ✗
Require one of the selected controls
Why it's wrong here
Using 'Require one of the selected controls' would allow either MFA or a compliant device, not both. The policy requires both.
- ✗
Require device to be marked as compliant only
Why it's wrong here
This enforces device compliance but does not require MFA, so the requirement for MFA from untrusted networks would not be met.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'AND' (all controls required) with 'OR' (one of the selected controls), leading them to choose Option C, which would not enforce both MFA and device compliance simultaneously.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Conditional Access policies evaluate signals like user location, device state, and risk before enforcing grant controls. The 'Require device to be marked as compliant' control relies on Microsoft Intune to report device compliance status via the Microsoft Entra ID device registration, and MFA is enforced via the Microsoft Authenticator or other methods. In a real-world scenario, if a user attempts to sign in from a public Wi-Fi with a non-compliant personal device, the policy would block access entirely, even if MFA is completed, because both conditions must be satisfied.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Conditional Access Grant controls define requirements for access.
- Selecting multiple grant controls defaults to 'AND' logic (all must be met).
- 'Require multi-factor authentication' enforces MFA.
- 'Require device to be marked as compliant' integrates with Intune.
TExam Day Tips
- 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
Conditional Access Grant controls define requirements for access.
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.
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The correct answer is: Require multi-factor authentication AND Require device to be marked as compliant — Option A is correct because Conditional Access grant controls allow you to require multiple conditions to be met simultaneously. By selecting 'Require multi-factor authentication' AND 'Require device to be marked as compliant', the policy ensures that both MFA and device compliance are enforced for the sign-in, meeting the security team's requirements.
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Conditional Access Grant controls define requirements for access.
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