Quick Answer
The answer is single sign-on (SSO) and self-service password reset (SSPR). These are two core features of Microsoft Entra ID because Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service, and SSO allows users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials, while SSPR empowers users to reset their own passwords without IT intervention, reducing helpdesk costs. On the SC-900 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish Entra ID features from those of other Microsoft security solutions; a common trap is confusing SSPR with Intune’s device management or Purview’s data governance. Remember that Entra ID handles identity and access, so any feature about signing in (SSO) or managing passwords (SSPR) belongs here. A helpful memory tip: “Entra ID is your identity hub—SSO for access, SSPR for password rescue.”
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity. 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.
Which TWO are features of Microsoft Entra ID?
Single sign-on (SSO)
Entra ID provides SSO for cloud applications.
Data loss prevention (DLP)
Why wrong: DLP is a Microsoft Purview capability.
Cloud app discovery
Why wrong: Cloud app discovery is part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Mobile device management (MDM)
Why wrong: MDM is provided by Microsoft Intune.
Self-service password reset (SSPR)
Entra ID includes SSPR for users to reset passwords.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Single sign-on (SSO)
Options A and D are correct. Microsoft Entra ID provides single sign-on (SSO) and self-service password reset (SSPR). Option B is a feature of Microsoft Purview. Option C is part of Microsoft Intune. Option E is a feature of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Single sign-on (SSO)
Why this is correct
Entra ID provides SSO for cloud applications.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Data loss prevention (DLP)
Why it's wrong here
DLP is a Microsoft Purview capability.
Cloud app discovery
Why it's wrong here
Cloud app discovery is part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Mobile device management (MDM)
Why it's wrong here
MDM is provided by Microsoft Intune.
Self-service password reset (SSPR)
Why this is correct
Entra ID includes SSPR for users to reset passwords.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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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Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity — This question tests Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Single sign-on (SSO) — Options A and D are correct. Microsoft Entra ID provides single sign-on (SSO) and self-service password reset (SSPR). Option B is a feature of Microsoft Purview. Option C is part of Microsoft Intune. Option E is a feature of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Identify which SC-900 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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