SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
Which THREE of the following are capabilities of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Automated testing of controls
Correct answers are A, C, and E: Compliance Manager provides a compliance score, automated testing of controls, and improvement actions. Option B is incorrect because managing user identities is a capability of Microsoft Entra ID, not Compliance Manager. Option D is incorrect because creating data loss prevention policies is a feature of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, not Compliance Manager.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Automated testing of controls
Why this is correct
Controls can be tested automatically.
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Manage user identities
Why it's wrong here
User identities are managed in Microsoft Entra ID.
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Improvement actions
Why this is correct
Provides recommendations to improve compliance.
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Create data loss prevention policies
Why it's wrong here
DLP policies are created in Microsoft Purview DLP.
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Compliance score
Why this is correct
Compliance Manager calculates a compliance score.
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Key term
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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