Quick Answer
The correct answer is Identity Protection and Privileged Identity Management, as these two features are exclusive to Microsoft Entra ID P2 licensing. Identity Protection provides risk-based policies that automatically detect and respond to suspicious sign-in behaviors, while Privileged Identity Management (PIM) enables just-in-time access and role-based governance for elevated permissions. On the SC-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of the licensing tiers: P1 includes baseline security like MFA and self-service password reset, but P2 layers on advanced identity protection and access management. A common trap is assuming MFA is P2-only—it is actually available in P1 and free tiers, though P2 adds risk-based MFA triggers. Similarly, password hash sync and self-service password reset are free or P1 features. For the exam, remember the mnemonic “P2 Protects Privileges” to link P2 with Identity Protection and PIM.
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft security solutions. 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 features are available in Microsoft Entra ID P2 licenses? (Choose two.)
Self-service password reset (SSPR)
Why wrong: Available in P1 and free for cloud users.
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
P2 feature for just-in-time access.
Multifactor authentication (MFA)
Why wrong: Available in all tiers, not exclusive to P2.
Identity Protection (risk-based policies)
P2 feature for risk detection.
Password hash synchronization
Why wrong: Free feature.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Options B and D are correct. P2 includes Identity Protection and Privileged Identity Management. Option A is wrong because MFA is in P1 and also included in P2 but it's not exclusively P2; however, typically MFA is in P1 and free? Actually MFA is available in all tiers but P2 adds risk-based MFA. The question asks for features available in P2, and Identity Protection and PIM are key P2 features. Option C is wrong because password hash sync is free. Option E is wrong because self-service password reset is free or P1.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Self-service password reset (SSPR)
Why it's wrong here
Available in P1 and free for cloud users.
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Why this is correct
P2 feature for just-in-time access.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Multifactor authentication (MFA)
Why it's wrong here
Available in all tiers, not exclusive to P2.
Identity Protection (risk-based policies)
Why this is correct
P2 feature for risk detection.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Password hash synchronization
Why it's wrong here
Free feature.
Common exam traps
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — Authentication checks who the user is..
The correct answer is: Privileged Identity Management (PIM) — Options B and D are correct. P2 includes Identity Protection and Privileged Identity Management. Option A is wrong because MFA is in P1 and also included in P2 but it's not exclusively P2; however, typically MFA is in P1 and free? Actually MFA is available in all tiers but P2 adds risk-based MFA. The question asks for features available in P2, and Identity Protection and PIM are key P2 features. Option C is wrong because password hash sync is free. Option E is wrong because self-service password reset is free or P1.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related SC-900 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Authentication checks who the user is.
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