SC-900 Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are benefits of using Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
⚠ Common exam trap
SC-900 often tests the boundary between Entra ID Governance and other Entra services, catching candidates who attribute synchronization or MFA to governance when those belong to Entra Connect and Conditional Access.
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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Automated access reviews for group memberships.
Option B is correct because Microsoft Entra ID Governance includes Access Reviews, which automate the periodic recertification of group memberships, application assignments, and privileged role assignments so that stale or inappropriate access is removed without manual tracking. Option D is correct because Lifecycle Workflows in Entra ID Governance automate joiner-mover-leaver processes, such as triggering onboarding tasks (for example, adding a user to groups or generating a Temporary Access Pass) and offboarding tasks (for example, disabling the account and removing licenses) based on employee attributes. Option A is not a governance benefit; network segmentation is a security architecture control typically delivered by firewalls, VLANs, or microsegmentation, not by Entra ID Governance. Option C is not a governance benefit; identity synchronization from on-premises Active Directory is provided by Microsoft Entra Connect (or Cloud Sync), which is a hybrid identity capability rather than a governance feature. Option E is not a governance benefit; enforcing MFA for all users is done through Conditional Access or security defaults in Microsoft Entra ID, not through Entra ID Governance.
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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Network segmentation for on-premises resources.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID, including its governance capabilities, primarily focuses on managing identities and access within cloud and hybrid environments. Network segmentation for on-premises resources, such as isolating subnets or VLANs, is a function of traditional network security appliances and practices, like firewalls and network access control lists (ACLs). It falls outside the scope of cloud identity and access management solutions and is not a benefit provided by Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
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Automated access reviews for group memberships.
Why this is correct
Microsoft Entra ID Governance offers automated access reviews, enabling organizations to periodically review and certify user access to groups, applications, and roles. These reviews ensure that users maintain only the necessary permissions, helping to enforce the principle of least privilege and reduce the risk of stale or excessive access. This feature streamlines compliance efforts by automating the process of obtaining attestations from resource owners and managers.
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Synchronizing identities from on-premises Active Directory.
Why it's wrong here
Synchronizing identities from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID is primarily facilitated by Microsoft Entra Connect (formerly Azure AD Connect). While essential for hybrid identity scenarios and a prerequisite for many Entra ID services, this is a foundational integration component rather than a direct benefit of Microsoft Entra ID Governance features. Governance capabilities build upon the synchronized identities, but the synchronization itself is a distinct operational process.
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Lifecycle workflows for employee onboarding and offboarding.
Why this is correct
Microsoft Entra ID Governance includes lifecycle workflows that automate the creation, management, and removal of user accounts and their associated access rights throughout an employee's tenure. These workflows can automatically provision resources upon onboarding, update access during role changes, and deprovision accounts and revoke access upon offboarding. This ensures consistent and timely access management, enhancing security and operational efficiency by reducing manual intervention.
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Enforcing multi-factor authentication for all users.
Why it's wrong here
Enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users is a critical security control within Microsoft Entra ID, but it is primarily achieved through Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies. Conditional Access allows administrators to define specific conditions under which MFA is required, such as user location, device compliance, or application being accessed. This is a security enforcement mechanism and a core Entra ID feature, but not a direct capability of identity governance.
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