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An organization wants to protect its fleet of Windows 10 laptops from advanced malware and ransomware. The solution must detect suspicious behavior (e.g., a process encrypting files) and provide security teams with the ability to isolate an infected device from the network for investigation. Which Microsoft security solution should they deploy?

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An organization wants to protect its fleet of Windows 10 laptops from advanced malware and ransomware. The solution must detect suspicious behavior (e.g., a process encrypting files) and provide security teams with the ability to isolate an infected device from the network for investigation. Which Microsoft security solution should they deploy?

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Defender for Cloud secures cloud workloads (VMs, containers, etc.) across Azure and hybrid environments, not specifically endpoint devices.

B

Best answer

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Endpoint provides next-generation protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and device isolation capabilities for device security.

C

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Defender for Cloud Apps is a cloud access security broker (CASB) for controlling access to SaaS applications, not endpoint protection.

D

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Defender for Office 365 protects email, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams from threats like phishing and malware in collaboration content.

Common exam trap

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.

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How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

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.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • 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.

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Question 2

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Question 3

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Question 5

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Question 6

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this SC-900 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint — Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Plan 2) includes endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities that use behavioral analysis to detect attacks like ransomware, and allows security teams to isolate devices to contain threats. Microsoft Defender for Cloud focuses on cloud workloads, Defender for Cloud Apps controls cloud application access, and Defender for Office 365 protects email and collaboration tools.

What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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