- A
Create a Communication Compliance policy with conditions for offensive language, enable user reporting, and configure a retention policy for 5 years on the reviewer mailbox.
Communication Compliance meets all requirements for detection, reporting, retention, and access control.
- B
Enable mailbox auditing and create a custom script to search for offensive language.
Why wrong: Auditing does not provide automated detection or review workflows.
- C
Create a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy to block offensive language and enable eDiscovery for review.
Why wrong: DLP does not detect offensive language; it focuses on sensitive data.
- D
Configure information barriers between departments and use audit logs for review.
Why wrong: Information barriers prevent communication but do not detect inappropriate content.
SC-900 Communication Compliance Practice Question
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. A key principle to apply: communication Compliance. 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.
AdventureWorks, a multinational manufacturing company, uses Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Communication Compliance to monitor and manage internal communications. They need to: (1) detect and review emails containing offensive language or harassment; (2) allow employees to report inappropriate messages; (3) retain reviewed messages for 5 years; (4) ensure that only designated reviewers can access the communication compliance data; (5) integrate with Microsoft Teams and Exchange Online. The company has 10,000 users and Microsoft 365 E5 licenses. The compliance team wants a solution that automates detection and provides secure review. What should they configure?
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
Create a Communication Compliance policy with conditions for offensive language, enable user reporting, and configure a retention policy for 5 years on the reviewer mailbox.
Option A is correct because Communication Compliance policies are designed to detect offensive language, allow user reporting, and can be combined with a retention policy to retain reviewed messages for 5 years. Access is restricted to designated reviewers through role-based permissions. Option B is incorrect because mailbox auditing logs access events but does not detect or review message content; a custom script would lack integration and automation. Option C is incorrect because Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies focus on preventing sensitive data sharing, not detecting offensive language; eDiscovery is for legal discovery, not ongoing monitoring. Option D is incorrect because information barriers restrict communication between groups but do not detect content; audit logs track activities but do not analyze message content.
Key principle: Communication Compliance
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Create a Communication Compliance policy with conditions for offensive language, enable user reporting, and configure a retention policy for 5 years on the reviewer mailbox.
Why this is correct
Communication Compliance meets all requirements for detection, reporting, retention, and access control.
Related concept
Communication Compliance
- ✗
Enable mailbox auditing and create a custom script to search for offensive language.
Why it's wrong here
Auditing does not provide automated detection or review workflows.
- ✗
Create a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy to block offensive language and enable eDiscovery for review.
Why it's wrong here
DLP does not detect offensive language; it focuses on sensitive data.
- ✗
Configure information barriers between departments and use audit logs for review.
Why it's wrong here
Information barriers prevent communication but do not detect inappropriate content.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Communication Compliance
- Retention Policy
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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
Communication Compliance
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.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — Communication Compliance.
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The correct answer is: Create a Communication Compliance policy with conditions for offensive language, enable user reporting, and configure a retention policy for 5 years on the reviewer mailbox. — Option A is correct because Communication Compliance policies are designed to detect offensive language, allow user reporting, and can be combined with a retention policy to retain reviewed messages for 5 years. Access is restricted to designated reviewers through role-based permissions. Option B is incorrect because mailbox auditing logs access events but does not detect or review message content; a custom script would lack integration and automation. Option C is incorrect because Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies focus on preventing sensitive data sharing, not detecting offensive language; eDiscovery is for legal discovery, not ongoing monitoring. Option D is incorrect because information barriers restrict communication between groups but do not detect content; audit logs track activities but do not analyze message content.
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Communication Compliance
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