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SC-900 Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra Practice Question

This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft entra. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "conditions": {
    "users": { "include": ["All"] },
    "applications": { "include": ["All"] },
    "clientAppTypes": ["browser", "mobileAppsAndDesktopClients"],
    "locations": { "include": ["AllTrusted"] }
  },
  "grantControls": {
    "builtInControls": ["mfa"],
    "operator": "OR"
  }
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID. The policy includes locations condition "AllTrusted". What is the effect of this policy?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "conditions": {
    "users": { "include": ["All"] },
    "applications": { "include": ["All"] },
    "clientAppTypes": ["browser", "mobileAppsAndDesktopClients"],
    "locations": { "include": ["AllTrusted"] }
  },
  "grantControls": {
    "builtInControls": ["mfa"],
    "operator": "OR"
  }
}
```

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

✓

Users are required to perform MFA when accessing from trusted locations.

In Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, the 'AllTrusted' locations condition includes locations marked as trusted (e.g., corporate network IP ranges or MFA-trusted IPs). When a policy is configured with this condition and set to 'Require MFA', it enforces MFA specifically when users access from those trusted locations. This is often used to require step-up authentication even from within the corporate network, for example, when accessing sensitive applications.

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.

  • ✗

    Users are required to perform MFA when accessing from untrusted locations.

    Why it's wrong here

    The policy applies to trusted locations, not untrusted.

  • ✗

    Users are blocked from accessing apps from trusted locations.

    Why it's wrong here

    The policy grants access with MFA, not blocks.

  • ✓

    Users are required to perform MFA when accessing from trusted locations.

    Why this is correct

    The policy targets trusted locations and requires MFA.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    Users are allowed access without MFA from trusted locations.

    Why it's wrong here

    The policy requires MFA, so access without MFA is not allowed.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates often assume trusted locations automatically bypass MFA, but Conditional Access policies can explicitly require MFA from trusted locations for step-up authentication.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

The 'AllTrusted' location set is defined in the Conditional Access named locations configuration, which can include IPv4/IPv6 ranges or MFA-trusted IPs. When combined with a 'Require MFA' grant, the policy triggers Azure AD to evaluate the user's location against these trusted ranges before enforcing MFA. A real-world scenario is an organization that wants to enforce MFA for all access to a critical app like Azure Portal, even when users are on the corporate VPN, to mitigate risks from compromised internal devices.

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 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.

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What does this SC-900 question test?

Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Users are required to perform MFA when accessing from trusted locations. — In Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, the 'AllTrusted' locations condition includes locations marked as trusted (e.g., corporate network IP ranges or MFA-trusted IPs). When a policy is configured with this condition and set to 'Require MFA', it enforces MFA specifically when users access from those trusted locations. This is often used to require step-up authentication even from within the corporate network, for example, when accessing sensitive applications.

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

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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