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. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
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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Risk detections for the unfamiliar sign-in properties risk event type
The cmdlet `Get-MgRiskDetection` retrieves all risk detections in the tenant, but when combined with the `-Filter` parameter for `riskEventType eq 'unfamiliarSigninProperties'`, it specifically returns only those risk detections that match the unfamiliar sign-in properties risk event type. This is because the cmdlet supports filtering by the `riskEventType` property, which corresponds to the type of risk detection as defined by Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
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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Users who have been flagged for risky sign-ins
Why it's wrong here
The cmdlet returns risk detection objects, not user objects.
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All risk detections in the tenant
Why it's wrong here
The filter limits to a specific risk event type.
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All sign-in logs with unfamiliar properties
Why it's wrong here
This cmdlet retrieves risk detections from Identity Protection, not raw sign-in logs.
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Risk detections for the unfamiliar sign-in properties risk event type
Why this is correct
The filter specifies riskEventType eq 'unfamiliarSignInProperties'.
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 confuse retrieving risk detections (which are events) with retrieving risky users or sign-in logs, and they overlook the `-Filter` parameter that narrows the scope to a specific risk event type, leading them to choose the overly broad 'All risk detections' option.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, `Get-MgRiskDetection` queries the Microsoft Graph API endpoint `/identityProtection/riskDetections`, which returns a collection of `riskDetection` resources. Each resource includes properties such as `riskEventType`, `riskLevel`, `riskState`, `userDisplayName`, and `activityDateTime`. The `unfamiliarSigninProperties` risk event type is one of several predefined types (e.g., `leakedCredentials`, `anomalousUserActivity`) that Microsoft Entra ID Protection uses to classify risk detections based on machine learning models analyzing sign-in patterns. In a real-world scenario, an administrator might use this cmdlet to investigate a specific type of risk detection across all users, enabling targeted remediation like requiring MFA or password reset for affected users.
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 is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Risk detections for the unfamiliar sign-in properties risk event type — The cmdlet `Get-MgRiskDetection` retrieves all risk detections in the tenant, but when combined with the `-Filter` parameter for `riskEventType eq 'unfamiliarSigninProperties'`, it specifically returns only those risk detections that match the unfamiliar sign-in properties risk event type. This is because the cmdlet supports filtering by the `riskEventType` property, which corresponds to the type of risk detection as defined by Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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