SC-900 Conditional Access Practice Question
A user reports that they cannot access Microsoft 365 apps from a public Wi-Fi network. The admin sees a Conditional Access policy requiring a compliant device and a trusted location. Which component enforces this policy?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think Conditional Access is the enforcer, but it is the policy engine that defines rules. The enforcement happens within Microsoft Entra ID during authentication.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID enforces Conditional Access policies during the authentication process. While Conditional Access is where policies are defined, the actual enforcement—checking conditions like location and device compliance—occurs within the Microsoft Entra ID service when a token is issued.
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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Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Correct. Microsoft Entra ID performs enforcement of Conditional Access policies during authentication.
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides visibility and control over cloud app usage but does not enforce Conditional Access policies.
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Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Microsoft Entra Conditional Access is the policy definition engine, not the enforcement component.
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Microsoft Intune
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Microsoft Intune manages device compliance but relies on Microsoft Entra ID for enforcement.
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Key term
Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying that someone or something is who or what it claims to be before granting access to a system or resource.
Key term
Network Access Control
Network Access Control is a security solution that enforces policies to control which devices and users can connect to a network, ensuring only authorized and compliant endpoints gain access.
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