- A
Apply a retention label
Why wrong: Retention labels are applied by auto-labeling policies, not DLP.
- B
Encrypt the content automatically
DLP can encrypt emails or documents to protect sensitive data.
- C
Block the sharing of the content
DLP can block actions like sending an email or sharing a file.
- D
Send a notification to the user
DLP can send policy tips or email notifications.
- E
Delete the content permanently
Why wrong: DLP policies do not delete content.
Question 1,090 of 1,411
Microsoft Purview DLP Policy Actions
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft compliance 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.
Which THREE actions can Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies perform when a sensitive data match is detected?
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
✓
Encrypt the content automatically
Microsoft Purview DLP policies can automatically encrypt content when a sensitive data match is detected, typically using Azure Information Protection (AIP) or Microsoft 365 Message Encryption. This action helps protect the data by restricting access to authorized users only, even if the content is shared externally.
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.
- ✗
Apply a retention label
Why it's wrong here
Retention labels are applied by auto-labeling policies, not DLP.
- ✓
Encrypt the content automatically
Why this is correct
DLP can encrypt emails or documents to protect sensitive data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Block the sharing of the content
Why this is correct
DLP can block actions like sending an email or sharing a file.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Send a notification to the user
Why this is correct
DLP can send policy tips or email notifications.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Delete the content permanently
Why it's wrong here
DLP policies do not delete content.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse DLP's native actions with other compliance features like retention labels or deletion, assuming DLP can delete or apply labels directly, but Microsoft explicitly limits DLP to blocking, encrypting, notifying, and auditing actions.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
DLP policies in Microsoft Purview use content analysis via sensitive information types (e.g., credit card numbers, social security numbers) and can apply actions like 'Block with override' or 'Encrypt' at the transport or endpoint level. Under the hood, encryption is enforced by wrapping the email or document with rights management templates, which require Azure Rights Management (Azure RMS) licensing and can be configured to allow or deny specific actions like forward, print, or copy.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this SC-900 question test?
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Encrypt the content automatically — Microsoft Purview DLP policies can automatically encrypt content when a sensitive data match is detected, typically using Azure Information Protection (AIP) or Microsoft 365 Message Encryption. This action helps protect the data by restricting access to authorized users only, even if the content is shared externally.
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Variation 1. Which THREE actions can be performed by Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies?
hard- A.Create audit reports of policy matches
- ✓ B.Send notification to users
- ✓ C.Block sharing of sensitive data
- D.Automatically delete files containing sensitive data
- ✓ E.Apply encryption via sensitivity labels
Why B: Option B is correct because Microsoft Purview DLP policies can send email notifications to users when a policy match occurs, alerting them to potential policy violations and providing guidance on proper data handling. This is a core end-user notification feature that helps educate users and reduce accidental data leaks.
Variation 2. Which THREE actions can be performed using a Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy?
medium- ✓ A.Notify users via policy tip when they try to share sensitive data
- ✓ B.Block sharing of sensitive data with external users
- C.Automatically retain emails for 7 years
- D.Encrypt emails containing sensitive data
- ✓ E.Apply a sensitivity label automatically
Why A: Option A is correct because Microsoft Purview DLP policies can display policy tips to users in supported apps (e.g., Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) when they attempt to share sensitive data, providing real-time notification and guidance without necessarily blocking the action.
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