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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to enforce that users accessing the payroll application from outside the corporate network must use multifactor authentication and must access the app only from devices that are marked as compliant by Intune. Which Conditional Access component should they use to combine these requirements?

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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to enforce that users accessing the payroll application from outside the corporate network must use multifactor authentication and must access the app only from devices that are marked as compliant by Intune. Which Conditional Access component should they use to combine these requirements?

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Distractor review

Conditions

Conditions define *when* the policy triggers (e.g., external network), not the actions to enforce.

B

Best answer

Grant controls

Correct. Grant controls allow you to require MFA, require compliant device, or other controls to be satisfied before access is granted.

C

Distractor review

Sign-in risk policy

Sign-in risk policy is used in Identity Protection to respond to risky sign-ins, not to require MFA or device compliance in a Conditional Access policy.

D

Distractor review

Session controls

Session controls enforce restrictions within the cloud app (e.g., block download), not the authentication requirements.

Common exam trap

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.

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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.

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this SC-900 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Grant controls — In a Conditional Access policy, 'Grant controls' specify the access requirements that must be met, such as requiring MFA and requiring a compliant device. 'Conditions' (location, device state) define when the policy applies. 'Sign-in risk' is used with Identity Protection. 'Session controls' enforce limitations within the app (e.g., app enforced restrictions). For combining MFA and device compliance, you configure Grant controls to require both.

What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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