SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
A healthcare organization must comply with HIPAA regulations. They use Microsoft Purview to classify and label patient data. Which Microsoft Purview capability helps them enforce data protection policies automatically?
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
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Data loss prevention (DLP) policies
Data loss prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft Purview can automatically detect and protect sensitive data like health information. Option A is wrong because eDiscovery focuses on searching content for legal purposes, not automatic enforcement. Option B is wrong because audit logs record events but don't enforce policies. Option C is wrong because sensitivity labels apply classification but not automatic protection actions.
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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eDiscovery
Why it's wrong here
eDiscovery focuses on searching content for legal purposes, not automatic enforcement.
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Audit logs
Why it's wrong here
Audit logs record events but don't enforce policies.
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Sensitivity labels
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels apply classification but not automatic protection actions.
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Data loss prevention (DLP) policies
Why this is correct
Data loss prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft Purview can automatically detect and protect sensitive data like health information.
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Key term
Organization
An Organization is a top-level container in Google Cloud that represents your company or entities and serves as the root node for all your cloud resources, policies, and access control.
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Audit
An audit is a systematic, independent review of IT systems, processes, and controls to verify compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
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