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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to require users to perform multifactor authentication (MFA) every 90 days on trusted devices, but force MFA for every sign-in on untrusted devices. Which Conditional Access session control must they configure to meet this requirement?
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A
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Sign-in frequency
Sign-in frequency is a session control that determines how often a user must provide authentication credentials again, such as after a set number of days or hours. It can be configured differently for trusted and untrusted devices.
B
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Application enforced restrictions
Application enforced restrictions is a session control that instructs the application to restrict user sessions, but it does not control the frequency of MFA prompts.
C
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Use app enforced restrictions
This is not a valid Conditional Access session control. The correct term is 'Application enforced restrictions'.
D
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Persistent browser session
Persistent browser session allows users to remain signed in to browsers without reauthentication for a specified duration, but it does not enforce periodic MFA verification as described in the scenario.
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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: Sign-in frequency — Sign-in frequency is a session control in Conditional Access that allows administrators to define how often a user must reauthenticate. By setting a value of 90 days for trusted devices and 'Every time' for untrusted devices, the company can enforce the policy. Application enforced restrictions rely on the application's own controls, not session enforcement. Use app enforced restrictions is not a session control for frequency. Persistent browser session keeps the user signed in for a set duration but does not enforce MFA re-prompt.
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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