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A security team is using Microsoft Entra ID Protection. They want to automatically block sign-ins from known malicious IP addresses, but if a user's account is compromised (e.g., leaked credentials), they want to force the user to change their password upon next sign-in. Which two risk policies should they configure? (Select all that apply.)
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A
Best answer
Sign-in risk policy set to 'Block access' for High risk
This policy automatically blocks sign-ins from high-risk scenarios, such as anonymous IP addresses.
B
Best answer
User risk policy set to 'Allow access' with 'Require password change' for High risk
This policy forces a password change when a user's account is considered high risk due to compromise, while still allowing access after password reset.
C
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MFA registration policy
This policy enforces MFA registration but does not respond to sign-in or user risk levels.
D
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Conditional Access policy with a custom block rule
Conditional Access can block sign-ins, but the required response for risk (block sign-in and force password change) is natively handled by ID Protection's risk policies.
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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
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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 risk policy set to 'Block access' for High risk — Microsoft Entra ID Protection offers two types of risk policies: sign-in risk policy (responds to real-time sign-in risks like anonymous IP) and user risk policy (responds to user account compromise risks like leaked credentials). To block sign-ins from malicious IPs, configure the sign-in risk policy to block access for High risk. To force a password change when an account is compromised, configure the user risk policy to allow sign-in but require password change for High risk. MFA registration policy only enforces MFA enrollment. Conditional Access policies can also enforce controls but are not the dedicated risk policies in ID Protection.
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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