SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
Which of the following is a primary purpose of Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection?
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
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Detect and remediate identity risks
Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection is designed to detect, investigate, and remediate identity-based risks such as leaked credentials, sign-ins from unfamiliar locations, and risky user behaviors. Option B is incorrect because managing privileged roles is the purpose of Privileged Identity Management (PIM), not Identity Protection. Option C is incorrect because classifying and protecting sensitive data is handled by Microsoft Purview Information Protection. Option D is incorrect because managing device compliance policies is a function of Microsoft Intune.
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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Detect and remediate identity risks
Why this is correct
Correct. Identity Protection detects and remediates identity risks such as suspicious sign-ins and compromised credentials.
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Manage privileged roles
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Managing privileged roles is done by Privileged Identity Management (PIM), not Identity Protection.
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Classify and protect sensitive data
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Classifying and protecting sensitive data is handled by Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
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Manage device compliance policies
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Managing device compliance policies is a function of Microsoft Intune.
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Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview is a unified data governance and compliance service that helps organizations discover, manage, and protect their data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Key term
General Data Protection Regulation
A European Union law that gives individuals control over their personal data and sets strict rules for how organizations collect, store, and process that data.
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