Question 1hardmultiple choice
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A multinational organization uses Microsoft Entra ID for identity management. External contractors need temporary elevated access to Azure resources for a critical project. The access must be time-bound (expires after 8 hours), require manager approval, and enforce multifactor authentication (MFA) when contractors activate the role. Which Microsoft Entra capability should they configure?
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
Best answer
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
PIM allows administrators to define time-bound, just-in-time role assignments with approval requirements and can enforce MFA upon activation. This meets all the stated requirements.
B
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Identity Protection
Identity Protection detects potential identity risks like leaked credentials and suspicious sign-ins, but it does not provide time-bound role activation or approval workflows.
C
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Conditional Access
Conditional Access enforces policies based on conditions (e.g., device compliance, location) at sign-in, but it does not offer role activation with time limits and approval workflows.
D
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Access Reviews
Access Reviews allow administrators to periodically review and confirm access entitlements, but they do not provide temporary just-in-time role activation or time-bound approvals.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SC-900 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Privileged Identity Management (PIM) — Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in Microsoft Entra ID provides just-in-time (JIT) privileged access to Microsoft Entra ID and Azure resources. PIM supports time-bound role activation, approval workflows, and requires MFA during activation. Conditional Access is used for access policies but does not provide JIT activation or approval workflows. Identity Protection focuses on risk detection, and Access Reviews automate periodic certification but do not grant temporary access.
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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