The correct answer is to create a retention label with a retention period of 90 days and then delete the content automatically. This works because Microsoft Purview retention labels are designed specifically for lifecycle management, allowing you to define a precise retention duration and then enforce a permanent deletion action at the end of that period, which directly meets the GDPR requirement to retain personal data for 90 days and then permanently delete. On the SC-900 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how retention labels differ from other Purview tools—a common trap is confusing them with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), which only prevents leaks, or sensitivity labels, which classify data but do not enforce deletion. eDiscovery is also a distractor, as it is for search and hold, not automated lifecycle management. A helpful memory tip: think of a retention label as a “set-it-and-forget-it” timer that both keeps and then removes data, making it the only tool that handles both retention and deletion in one policy.
SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft compliance solutions. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 multinational corporation must comply with GDPR and requires that personal data of EU users be retained for a maximum of 90 days after account closure. After that, all personal data must be permanently deleted. Which combination of Microsoft Purview capabilities should be used?
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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Create a retention label with a retention period of 90 days and then delete the content automatically
A retention label applied automatically can retain data for 90 days, and then a deletion action at the end of the period ensures permanent deletion. Option A is correct. DLP does not handle deletion. eDiscovery is for search, not lifecycle management. Sensitivity labels do not enforce deletion.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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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Configure an eDiscovery case to delete content after 90 days
Why it's wrong here
eDiscovery is for legal holds and search, not automated lifecycle management.
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Create a retention label with a retention period of 90 days and then delete the content automatically
Why this is correct
Retention labels can apply retention and then trigger deletion after the specified period.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Apply a sensitivity label that expires after 90 days
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels do not support expiration or deletion actions.
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Use a Data Loss Prevention policy to block retention after 90 days
Why it's wrong here
DLP policies do not manage data retention or deletion.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-900 question in full detail.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SC-900 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a retention label with a retention period of 90 days and then delete the content automatically — A retention label applied automatically can retain data for 90 days, and then a deletion action at the end of the period ensures permanent deletion. Option A is correct. DLP does not handle deletion. eDiscovery is for search, not lifecycle management. Sensitivity labels do not enforce deletion.
What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SC-900 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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