- A
Grant control: Require MFA
Why wrong: The 'Require MFA' grant control forces MFA for every sign-in that matches the policy conditions. It does not allow periodic re-authentication; it always requires MFA.
- B
Session control: Sign-in frequency
Sign-in frequency session control allows the administrator to specify how often a user must re-authenticate. This can be set to every 30 days for compliant devices and to 0 (every time) for non-compliant devices to achieve the goal.
- C
Conditions: Device state
Why wrong: The device state condition is used to include or exclude devices based on compliance status, but it does not control the frequency of authentication. It identifies which devices the policy applies to.
- D
Session control: Application restrictions
Why wrong: Application restrictions session control is used to enforce application-level policies, such as blocking downloads or limiting access to certain apps. It does not affect authentication frequency.
SC-900 Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra Practice Question
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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to require users to perform multifactor authentication (MFA) every 30 days on devices that are marked as compliant, but require MFA for every sign-in attempt on non-compliant devices. Which Conditional Access control should they configure to meet this requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
Session control: Sign-in frequency
The requirement specifies different MFA frequency based on device compliance: every 30 days for compliant devices and every sign-in for non-compliant devices. This is achieved by configuring a Session control called 'Sign-in frequency' in a Conditional Access policy, which allows administrators to set the reauthentication interval (e.g., 30 days) and can be scoped to specific conditions like device state (compliant vs. non-compliant). Grant controls like 'Require MFA' enforce MFA but do not control the frequency of re-prompting.
Key principle: Sign-in frequency defines how often users must re-authenticate.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Grant control: Require MFA
Why it's wrong here
The 'Require MFA' grant control forces MFA for every sign-in that matches the policy conditions. It does not allow periodic re-authentication; it always requires MFA.
- ✓
Session control: Sign-in frequency
Why this is correct
Sign-in frequency session control allows the administrator to specify how often a user must re-authenticate. This can be set to every 30 days for compliant devices and to 0 (every time) for non-compliant devices to achieve the goal.
Related concept
Sign-in frequency defines how often users must re-authenticate.
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Conditions: Device state
Why it's wrong here
The device state condition is used to include or exclude devices based on compliance status, but it does not control the frequency of authentication. It identifies which devices the policy applies to.
- ✗
Session control: Application restrictions
Why it's wrong here
Application restrictions session control is used to enforce application-level policies, such as blocking downloads or limiting access to certain apps. It does not affect authentication frequency.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'Grant controls' (which enforce MFA) with 'Session controls' (which manage sign-in frequency), leading them to pick 'Require MFA' instead of 'Sign-in frequency' when the question specifically asks about controlling the frequency of MFA prompts.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the 'Sign-in frequency' session control uses the 'Keep me signed in' (KMSI) token lifetime and the 'Session Token Lifetime' policy to enforce reauthentication. When set to 30 days for compliant devices, the session token is valid for 30 days, but for non-compliant devices, a separate policy with 'Sign-in frequency' set to 'Every time' forces token reissuance on each sign-in. This leverages the 'device compliance' condition, which checks the device's compliance status via Microsoft Intune or MDM, and the session control overrides the default token lifetime.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Sign-in frequency defines how often users must re-authenticate.
- It can be configured in days, hours, or 'every time'.
- Sign-in frequency works in conjunction with grant controls like 'Require MFA'.
- It helps balance security and user experience by allowing periodic re-authentication.
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
Sign-in frequency defines how often users must re-authenticate.
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: Session control: Sign-in frequency — The requirement specifies different MFA frequency based on device compliance: every 30 days for compliant devices and every sign-in for non-compliant devices. This is achieved by configuring a Session control called 'Sign-in frequency' in a Conditional Access policy, which allows administrators to set the reauthentication interval (e.g., 30 days) and can be scoped to specific conditions like device state (compliant vs. non-compliant). Grant controls like 'Require MFA' enforce MFA but do not control the frequency of re-prompting.
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