- A
Microsoft Purview Information Barriers
Information Barriers can prevent communication between defined user groups, which is exactly needed to separate the two legal teams.
- B
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
DLP policies can detect and block sensitive information such as a case name from being shared externally.
- C
Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance
Why wrong: Communication Compliance is used to detect policy violations in communications but does not block communication between groups or block outbound emails.
- D
Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard)
Why wrong: Audit only logs activities; it does not enforce communication separation or block data sharing.
Question 841 of 1,411
SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft compliance solutions. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
A law firm uses Microsoft 365 and has two legal teams working on opposing sides of the same lawsuit. The compliance officer needs to prevent any communication (email, Teams chat, file sharing) between the two teams. Additionally, the firm must block emails containing the case name from being sent outside the organization. Which two Microsoft Purview solutions should be configured to meet these requirements? (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
✓
Microsoft Purview Information Barriers
Microsoft Purview Information Barriers (A) is correct because it is specifically designed to prevent communication and collaboration between two groups within an organization, such as legal teams on opposing sides of a lawsuit. It enforces policies that block email, Teams chat, and file sharing between the defined segments, directly meeting the first requirement.
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.
- ✓
Microsoft Purview Information Barriers
Why this is correct
Information Barriers can prevent communication between defined user groups, which is exactly needed to separate the two legal teams.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Why this is correct
DLP policies can detect and block sensitive information such as a case name from being shared externally.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance
Why it's wrong here
Communication Compliance is used to detect policy violations in communications but does not block communication between groups or block outbound emails.
- ✗
Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard)
Why it's wrong here
Audit only logs activities; it does not enforce communication separation or block data sharing.
When this WOULD be correct
A question asking which solution provides detailed logs of user activities for compliance investigations, such as tracking who accessed sensitive documents or sent specific emails, would make Audit (Standard) correct.
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The SC-900 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓Microsoft Purview Information BarriersCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
Information Barriers can prevent communication between defined user groups, which is exactly needed to separate the two legal teams.
✗Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard)Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard) provides logging and investigation of user and admin activities, but does not prevent communications or block emails. The requirements call for proactive controls, not just auditing.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
A question asking which solution provides detailed logs of user activities for compliance investigations, such as tracking who accessed sensitive documents or sent specific emails, would make Audit (Standard) correct.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think auditing can enforce policies by reviewing logs, but auditing is passive and does not block or prevent actions in real time.
Analysis generated from the official SC-900blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Communication Compliance (which reviews communications) with Information Barriers (which blocks communications), or they overlook that DLP is required for the outbound email blocking requirement while Information Barriers handles the internal team separation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Information Barriers uses Azure Active Directory user attributes and segment-based policies to enforce communication blocks at the transport layer for Exchange Online and at the service layer for Teams and SharePoint. For DLP, policies can be configured with conditions that scan email messages for sensitive information types (e.g., a custom keyword like the case name) and apply actions such as 'Block' with an override notification, preventing the email from leaving the organization.
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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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..
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The correct answer is: Microsoft Purview Information Barriers — Microsoft Purview Information Barriers (A) is correct because it is specifically designed to prevent communication and collaboration between two groups within an organization, such as legal teams on opposing sides of a lawsuit. It enforces policies that block email, Teams chat, and file sharing between the defined segments, directly meeting the first requirement.
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