- A
Delete unused Azure resources to simplify management
Why wrong: Deleting resources may reduce the score if they were previously contributing.
- B
Disable diagnostic logging for storage accounts
Why wrong: Disabling logging can lead to security gaps and lower the score.
- C
Implement security recommendations by remediating unhealthy resources
Remediating recommendations directly increases Secure Score.
- D
Disable non-critical virtual machines to reduce attack surface
Why wrong: Disabling VMs does not directly improve Secure Score.
- E
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud plans for all supported resource types
Enabling plans increases coverage and can improve Secure Score.
Question 1,057 of 1,411
How to Improve Secure Score in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft security solutions. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to assess the security posture of its Azure resources. Which two actions can be taken to improve the Secure Score? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Implement security recommendations by remediating unhealthy resources
Option C is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud's Secure Score is directly calculated based on the implementation of security recommendations. Remediating unhealthy resources by applying these recommendations reduces the risk level and increases the Secure Score, reflecting an improved security posture.
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.
- ✗
Delete unused Azure resources to simplify management
Why it's wrong here
Deleting resources may reduce the score if they were previously contributing.
- ✗
Disable diagnostic logging for storage accounts
Why it's wrong here
Disabling logging can lead to security gaps and lower the score.
- ✓
Implement security recommendations by remediating unhealthy resources
Why this is correct
Remediating recommendations directly increases Secure Score.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Disable non-critical virtual machines to reduce attack surface
Why it's wrong here
Disabling VMs does not directly improve Secure Score.
- ✓
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud plans for all supported resource types
Why this is correct
Enabling plans increases coverage and can improve Secure Score.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse operational security actions (like deleting resources or disabling VMs) with the specific security controls and recommendations that directly influence the Secure Score calculation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Secure Score in Microsoft Defender for Cloud is calculated as a percentage of implemented security controls, each weighted by severity and potential impact. Remediating a recommendation, such as enabling encryption or applying just-in-time VM access, directly increments the score. Disabling resources or simplifying management does not trigger the scoring engine, which only evaluates compliance with predefined security policies and benchmarks like the Azure Security Benchmark.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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
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The correct answer is: Implement security recommendations by remediating unhealthy resources — Option C is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud's Secure Score is directly calculated based on the implementation of security recommendations. Remediating unhealthy resources by applying these recommendations reduces the risk level and increases the Secure Score, reflecting an improved security posture.
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Variation 1. A company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to assess the security posture of their Azure subscriptions. They want to improve their secure score. What should they do?
easy- ✓ A.Implement the security recommendations
- B.Remove all virtual machines from the subscription
- C.Increase the Azure budget
- D.Disable Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Why A: Option A is correct because the secure score is calculated based on the implementation of security recommendations provided by Microsoft Defender for Cloud. By implementing these recommendations, the company improves their security posture and increases their secure score. Option B is incorrect because simply removing virtual machines does not address underlying security issues and may not improve the score. Option C is incorrect because increasing the Azure budget does not directly impact the secure score; the score depends on security configurations, not spending. Option D is incorrect because disabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud would remove the security assessments and recommendations, leading to a lower or unavailable secure score.
Variation 2. Your company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to assess the security posture of Azure resources. The security team wants to identify resources that are missing system updates. Which feature should they use?
easy- A.Just-in-time VM access
- B.Vulnerability assessment solutions
- C.Adaptive application controls
- ✓ D.Secure Score recommendations
Why D: Secure Score recommendations in Microsoft Defender for Cloud include a specific recommendation for 'System updates should be installed on your machines' (or similar naming). This recommendation identifies Azure resources, particularly VMs, that are missing critical or security system updates by integrating with the Update Management solution or Microsoft Defender for Cloud's built-in vulnerability assessment. Selecting this recommendation allows the security team to view and remediate missing updates, directly addressing the requirement to assess security posture regarding system updates.
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