SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
Which TWO Microsoft Purview solutions can be used to protect sensitive data in Microsoft Teams?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse Information barriers (which control who can communicate) with DLP (which controls what data can be shared), or they mistakenly think Communication compliance is a protective measure when it is actually a detective and review tool.
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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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft Purview can scan Microsoft Teams messages and files for sensitive data types (e.g., credit card numbers, social security numbers) and automatically block or warn users when such data is shared. Sensitivity labels can be applied to Teams files and messages to enforce encryption, access restrictions, or visual markings, thereby protecting sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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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Information barriers
Why it's wrong here
Restrict communication, not protect data.
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Communication compliance
Why it's wrong here
Monitors communications but does not protect data.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Why this is correct
DLP policies can block sharing of sensitive data in Teams.
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Sensitivity labels
Why this is correct
Labels can classify and protect Teams files.
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eDiscovery
Why it's wrong here
eDiscovery is for search and export, not protection.
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Core Security Concepts
Key term
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that integrates chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration into a single workspace, primarily used within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Key term
Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting readable data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
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