- A
Assignments (Users and cloud apps) and Session controls (Sign-in frequency)
Why wrong: Assignments are needed but do not address sign-in risk or MFA requirement. Session controls like sign-in frequency do not enforce MFA based on risk.
- B
Conditions (Sign-in risk) and Grant controls (Require multifactor authentication, Block access)
Correct. The conditions specify when a policy applies (e.g., when risk is medium or high). Grant controls enforce the required actions: require MFA for medium/high risk and block for high risk. Block access is an available grant control.
- C
Conditions (Device platforms) and Grant controls (Require approved client app)
Why wrong: Device platform conditions and approved client app grant controls are used for device-based policies, not directly for sign-in risk based MFA enforcement.
- D
Grant controls (Require multifactor authentication) and Session controls (Application enforce restrictions)
Why wrong: This lacks the condition (sign-in risk) to trigger the MFA requirement only when needed. Session controls are for token issue, not risk-based MFA.
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. 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.
A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to enforce multifactor authentication (MFA) for all access to a sensitive HR application. However, they only want to require MFA when the sign-in risk is assessed as medium or high, and block access if the risk is high. Which Conditional Access components must the administrator configure to meet these requirements? (Choose the best answer)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
Conditions (Sign-in risk) and Grant controls (Require multifactor authentication, Block access)
Option B is correct because the scenario requires evaluating sign-in risk as a condition, which is configured under Conditions (Sign-in risk) in Conditional Access. The Grant controls then enforce 'Require multifactor authentication' for medium/high risk and 'Block access' for high risk, directly matching the requirements.
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.
- ✗
Assignments (Users and cloud apps) and Session controls (Sign-in frequency)
Why it's wrong here
Assignments are needed but do not address sign-in risk or MFA requirement. Session controls like sign-in frequency do not enforce MFA based on risk.
- ✓
Conditions (Sign-in risk) and Grant controls (Require multifactor authentication, Block access)
Why this is correct
Correct. The conditions specify when a policy applies (e.g., when risk is medium or high). Grant controls enforce the required actions: require MFA for medium/high risk and block for high risk. Block access is an available grant control.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Conditions (Device platforms) and Grant controls (Require approved client app)
Why it's wrong here
Device platform conditions and approved client app grant controls are used for device-based policies, not directly for sign-in risk based MFA enforcement.
- ✗
Grant controls (Require multifactor authentication) and Session controls (Application enforce restrictions)
Why it's wrong here
This lacks the condition (sign-in risk) to trigger the MFA requirement only when needed. Session controls are for token issue, not risk-based MFA.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse Conditions (sign-in risk) with Conditions (device platforms) or Session controls, overlooking that risk-based MFA requires both the risk condition and specific grant controls to enforce different actions per risk level.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Sign-in risk is calculated by Microsoft Entra ID Protection using real-time signals like anonymous IP addresses, atypical travel, or leaked credentials. Conditional Access policies evaluate this risk level (low, medium, high) as a condition, and Grant controls can combine multiple requirements (e.g., require MFA AND block access) using the 'Require all the selected controls' setting. This allows granular enforcement where high-risk sign-ins are blocked outright while medium-risk sign-ins trigger MFA.
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.
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
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.
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What does this SC-900 question test?
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Conditions (Sign-in risk) and Grant controls (Require multifactor authentication, Block access) — Option B is correct because the scenario requires evaluating sign-in risk as a condition, which is configured under Conditions (Sign-in risk) in Conditional Access. The Grant controls then enforce 'Require multifactor authentication' for medium/high risk and 'Block access' for high risk, directly matching the requirements.
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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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