- A
DLP policies for Exchange Online
DLP policies can be applied to Exchange Online.
- B
Endpoint DLP for Windows 10/11
Endpoint DLP extends DLP monitoring to devices.
- C
Policy tips in Outlook
DLP policies can display policy tips to users in Outlook.
- D
Sensitivity label auto-classification
Why wrong: Auto-classification is part of Information Protection, not DLP.
- E
Insider risk management analytics
Why wrong: Insider risk management is a separate solution in Microsoft Purview.
Question 627 of 1,411
DLP Features — Policies for Exchange, Endpoint, and Policy Tips
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft security solutions. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which THREE are features of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
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
✓
DLP policies for Exchange Online
Option A is correct because Microsoft Purview DLP includes predefined policies that can be applied to Exchange Online to detect and prevent the sharing of sensitive data (e.g., credit card numbers, Social Security numbers) in email messages. These policies can block, quarantine, or notify users when sensitive content is detected in transit, leveraging transport rules and content scanning.
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.
- ✓
DLP policies for Exchange Online
Why this is correct
DLP policies can be applied to Exchange Online.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Endpoint DLP for Windows 10/11
Why this is correct
Endpoint DLP extends DLP monitoring to devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Policy tips in Outlook
Why this is correct
DLP policies can display policy tips to users in Outlook.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Sensitivity label auto-classification
Why it's wrong here
Auto-classification is part of Information Protection, not DLP.
- ✗
Insider risk management analytics
Why it's wrong here
Insider risk management is a separate solution in Microsoft Purview.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse DLP's ability to use sensitivity labels as conditions with the auto-classification feature of MIP, leading them to select option D, while option E is a distractor that sounds like a DLP feature but belongs to a different Purview solution.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
DLP policies in Microsoft Purview operate by scanning content for sensitive data types (e.g., regex patterns for credit card numbers, keyword lists) and applying actions such as blocking, encrypting, or auditing. Endpoint DLP extends this to Windows 10/11 devices by monitoring file activities (e.g., copy to USB, print, upload to cloud) via the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint agent, enforcing policies at the kernel level. Policy tips in Outlook provide real-time user notifications and overrides, integrating with Exchange transport rules to educate users before sensitive data is sent.
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
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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The correct answer is: DLP policies for Exchange Online — Option A is correct because Microsoft Purview DLP includes predefined policies that can be applied to Exchange Online to detect and prevent the sharing of sensitive data (e.g., credit card numbers, Social Security numbers) in email messages. These policies can block, quarantine, or notify users when sensitive content is detected in transit, leveraging transport rules and content scanning.
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These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are features of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? (Select TWO.)
easy- A.Detect and block malware
- B.Apply sensitivity labels
- C.Manage user access rights
- ✓ D.Provide policy tips to users
- ✓ E.Monitor and prevent sharing of sensitive data
Why D: Correct answers: D and E. D: Provide policy tips to users is a feature of Microsoft Purview DLP that educates users about policy violations. E: Monitor and prevent sharing of sensitive data is the primary function of DLP. Option A: Detect and block malware is a feature of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Option B: Apply sensitivity labels is a feature of Microsoft Information Protection. Option C: Manage user access rights is a feature of Entra ID (Identity Governance).
Variation 2. Which THREE of the following are features of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? (Choose three.)
medium- ✓ A.Provide policy tips to users
- ✓ B.Detect sensitive data in email messages
- C.Apply sensitivity labels automatically
- D.Retain data for a specified period
- ✓ E.Monitor sensitive data on endpoints
Why A: Option A is correct because Microsoft Purview DLP provides policy tips that appear as pop-up notifications in Microsoft 365 apps (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) when a user attempts to share or save sensitive data. These tips educate users in real-time about policy violations and allow them to override or justify the action, reducing accidental data leaks without blocking productivity.
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