This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft entra. 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 scenarios are addressed by Microsoft Entra ID Protection? (Choose two.)
Detecting leaked credentials on the dark web
ID Protection monitors for credential leaks.
Reviewing group membership assignments
Why wrong: Handled by access reviews.
Enforcing device compliance policies
Why wrong: Handled by Microsoft Intune.
Resetting forgotten passwords
Why wrong: Handled by SSPR.
Blocking sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses
ID Protection can block risky sign-ins.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Detecting leaked credentials on the dark web
Microsoft Entra ID Protection uses machine learning and heuristic algorithms to detect leaked credentials by monitoring known credential dumps on the dark web. When a user's credentials appear in a breach, ID Protection can automatically force a password reset or block sign-ins to mitigate risk. This is a core risk detection capability within the Identity Protection service.
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.
Detecting leaked credentials on the dark web
Why this is correct
ID Protection monitors for credential leaks.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Reviewing group membership assignments
Why it's wrong here
Handled by access reviews.
Enforcing device compliance policies
Why it's wrong here
Handled by Microsoft Intune.
Resetting forgotten passwords
Why it's wrong here
Handled by SSPR.
Blocking sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses
Why this is correct
ID Protection can block risky sign-ins.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is confusing Identity Protection's risk detection and remediation capabilities with other Microsoft Entra features like SSPR, access reviews, or device compliance, leading candidates to select options that are not part of the Identity Protection service.
Detailed technical explanation
Identity Protection leverages real-time and offline risk detections, including sign-in risk (e.g., anonymous IP, atypical travel) and user risk (e.g., leaked credentials). It integrates with Conditional Access to apply policies like requiring MFA or blocking access when risk levels exceed thresholds. The leaked credentials detection relies on Microsoft's Threat Intelligence feeds that continuously scan dark web forums and paste sites for compromised credentials.
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 capabilities of Microsoft Entra — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Detecting leaked credentials on the dark web — Microsoft Entra ID Protection uses machine learning and heuristic algorithms to detect leaked credentials by monitoring known credential dumps on the dark web. When a user's credentials appear in a breach, ID Protection can automatically force a password reset or block sign-ins to mitigate risk. This is a core risk detection capability within the Identity Protection service.
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