- A
Passport number
Passport number is a predefined sensitive info type.
- B
Public holiday list
Why wrong: Public information is not sensitive.
- C
Employee name
Why wrong: Employee name is not considered sensitive by default.
- D
Internal project code name
Why wrong: Project code names are not predefined sensitive info types.
- E
Credit card number
Credit card number is a predefined sensitive info type.
Question 848 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. 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 TWO of the following are examples of sensitive information types in Microsoft Purview? (Select 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
✓
Passport number
Passport numbers are classified as sensitive information types in Microsoft Purview because they are predefined, regex-based data identifiers that can be detected and protected by Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Purview includes built-in sensitive information types for passport numbers from multiple countries, enabling automatic classification and policy enforcement.
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.
- ✓
Passport number
Why this is correct
Passport number is a predefined sensitive info type.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Public holiday list
Why it's wrong here
Public information is not sensitive.
- ✗
Employee name
Why it's wrong here
Employee name is not considered sensitive by default.
- ✗
Internal project code name
Why it's wrong here
Project code names are not predefined sensitive info types.
- ✓
Credit card number
Why this is correct
Credit card number is a predefined sensitive info type.
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 often confuse 'sensitive information' with any internal or confidential data, but Microsoft Purview only recognizes specific, pattern-based data types like passport numbers and credit card numbers, not generic labels like project code names or employee names.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Microsoft Purview's sensitive information types are defined using XML-based rule packages that combine regex patterns, keyword lists, and checksum validation (e.g., Luhn algorithm for credit cards) to achieve high-confidence detection. For passport numbers, the rules vary by country, using country-specific formats and proximity keywords to reduce false positives. In a real-world scenario, an organization might configure a DLP policy to block emails containing passport numbers from being sent to external recipients, automatically applying protection based on these built-in types.
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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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: Passport number — Passport numbers are classified as sensitive information types in Microsoft Purview because they are predefined, regex-based data identifiers that can be detected and protected by Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Purview includes built-in sensitive information types for passport numbers from multiple countries, enabling automatic classification and policy enforcement.
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