- A
Create an Azure Policy to enforce automatic updates on all VMs.
Why wrong: Azure Policy can enforce, but does not identify missing updates on unregistered VMs.
- B
Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendation 'System updates should be installed on your machines' to identify VMs missing updates, then enable auto-patching for those VMs.
This recommendation lists VMs missing updates.
- C
Review Microsoft Defender for Cloud security alerts for 'Missing system updates'.
Why wrong: Security alerts are for detected threats, not missing updates.
- D
Use Azure Update Manager's compliance view to export a list of VMs with missing updates.
Why wrong: This only shows VMs already registered.
Question 180 of 1,411
SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft security solutions. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Your organization has implemented Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect Azure resources. You are responsible for security posture management. You need to ensure that all Azure VMs have the latest security updates installed. You have enabled automatic VM patching via Azure Update Manager. However, some VMs are not receiving updates because they are not registered with the Update Manager. You need to identify which VMs are missing updates and ensure they are patched. What should you do?
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
✓
Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendation 'System updates should be installed on your machines' to identify VMs missing updates, then enable auto-patching for those VMs.
Option B is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides the recommendation 'System updates should be installed on your machines' that identifies VMs missing updates, including those not registered with Azure Update Manager. Option A is incorrect because Azure Policy can enforce compliance but does not directly identify missing updates. Option C is incorrect because Azure Update Manager's compliance view shows update status for registered VMs but may not show unregistered VMs. Option D is incorrect because security alerts are for threats, not missing updates.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Create an Azure Policy to enforce automatic updates on all VMs.
Why it's wrong here
Azure Policy can enforce, but does not identify missing updates on unregistered VMs.
- ✓
Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendation 'System updates should be installed on your machines' to identify VMs missing updates, then enable auto-patching for those VMs.
Why this is correct
This recommendation lists VMs missing updates.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Review Microsoft Defender for Cloud security alerts for 'Missing system updates'.
Why it's wrong here
Security alerts are for detected threats, not missing updates.
- ✗
Use Azure Update Manager's compliance view to export a list of VMs with missing updates.
Why it's wrong here
This only shows VMs already registered.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This only shows VMs already registered.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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What does this SC-900 question test?
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendation 'System updates should be installed on your machines' to identify VMs missing updates, then enable auto-patching for those VMs. — Option B is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides the recommendation 'System updates should be installed on your machines' that identifies VMs missing updates, including those not registered with Azure Update Manager. Option A is incorrect because Azure Policy can enforce compliance but does not directly identify missing updates. Option C is incorrect because Azure Update Manager's compliance view shows update status for registered VMs but may not show unregistered VMs. Option D is incorrect because security alerts are for threats, not missing updates.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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