The correct answer is to change the NotifyAllowOverride parameter to $true in the rule. This is because the PowerShell cmdlet shown in the exhibit sets NotifyAllowOverride to $false, which explicitly prevents users from overriding the DLP policy when their email containing credit card numbers is blocked. By setting this parameter to $true, the administrator enables the end-user override prompt, allowing them to submit a business justification to bypass the block. On the SC-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of how DLP policy override with business justification is configured via PowerShell, a common scenario where compliance administrators need granular control over policy enforcement. A frequent trap is confusing the NotifyAllowOverride parameter with enabling the policy itself or changing its scope; remember that the default block is controlled by this specific notification flag. A helpful memory tip: think of "NotifyAllowOverride" as the "permission to plead your case" switch—set it to true to let users justify the exception.
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. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. A compliance administrator runs the PowerShell commands to create a DLP policy. Users complain that they are blocked from sending emails containing credit card numbers but cannot override the block. The administrator wants to allow override with a business justification. What should they do?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Change the NotifyAllowOverride parameter to $true in the rule.
Option B is correct because the cmdlet sets NotifyAllowOverride $false, which prevents override. Changing it to $true allows override with justification. Option A is wrong because the policy applies to Exchange and SharePoint. Option C is wrong because the policy is already enabled. Option D is wrong because the rule applies to credit card numbers.
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.
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Change the SentInfo parameter to a different sensitive info type.
Why it's wrong here
Changing the sensitive info type would not affect the override behavior.
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Remove the SharePoint location from the policy.
Why it's wrong here
Removing SharePoint does not affect email override.
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Enable the DLP policy by setting the Policy's Enabled parameter to $true.
Why it's wrong here
The policy is already enabled (no indication it's disabled).
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Change the NotifyAllowOverride parameter to $true in the rule.
Why this is correct
Setting NotifyAllowOverride to $true allows users to override the block with justification.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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
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.
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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These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-900 question in full detail.
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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..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Change the NotifyAllowOverride parameter to $true in the rule. — Option B is correct because the cmdlet sets NotifyAllowOverride $false, which prevents override. Changing it to $true allows override with justification. Option A is wrong because the policy applies to Exchange and SharePoint. Option C is wrong because the policy is already enabled. Option D is wrong because the rule applies to credit card numbers.
What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?
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Variation 1. Refer to the exhibit. You are a compliance administrator managing a DLP policy in Microsoft Purview. The policy is set to 'enforce' mode but you notice that internal users can still share credit card numbers via email to external recipients. What is the most likely cause?
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A.The policy is in test mode, not enforce mode
B.The policy is not applied to the user's mailbox
C.The condition requires a minimum count of 5
✓ D.The action only blocks access to the content from external users, not sharing by internal users
Why D: Option D is correct because the action 'blockAccess' with 'blockLevel' set to 'blockOnlyExternal' only blocks access from external users, but internal users can still share with external recipients. Option A is wrong because the policy is in enforce mode. Option B is wrong because the condition is met (content contains credit card numbers). Option C is wrong because the policy applies to the whole tenant unless scoped.
Variation 2. Refer to the exhibit. An administrator creates a DLP rule as shown. What is the expected outcome when a user tries to share a file containing a U.S. Social Security Number with an external recipient?
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A.The sharing is blocked only if the user is not the file owner.
B.The sharing is allowed, but an audit event is generated.
C.The file is shared, but the user is notified and must provide justification.
✓ D.The sharing is blocked, and the user receives a notification.
Why D: Option B is correct because the action is 'BlockAccess' and user notification is enabled, so the user is notified and the action is blocked. Option A is wrong because the rule does not specify 'Override' with justification. Option C is wrong because the rule blocks access, not just logs. Option D is wrong because the rule applies to sharing with external recipients.
Variation 3. A compliance administrator creates the DLP policy shown in the exhibit. When a user shares a document containing a credit card number with an external partner, what is the expected outcome?
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✓ A.The document is blocked from being shared externally, and the user receives a notification.
B.The document is automatically deleted.
C.A sensitivity label is automatically applied.
D.The document is blocked from being shared both internally and externally.
Why A: The policy blocks access when sharing externally (BlockExternal) and notifies the user. Access is not blocked for internal sharing, and the document is not deleted or automatically labeled.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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