- A
Conditional Access
Why wrong: Conditional Access can require Windows Hello but does not integrate it.
- B
Microsoft Entra ID
Entra ID supports Windows Hello for Business as a credential.
- C
FIDO2 security keys
Why wrong: FIDO2 keys are separate hardware, not Windows Hello.
- D
Microsoft Authenticator
Why wrong: Authenticator is a phone app, not Windows Hello.
Question 44 of 1,411
Windows Hello for Business Integration: Passwordless Authentication with Microsoft Entra ID
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft entra. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
You need to implement a solution that allows users to access cloud applications without entering a password, using Windows Hello for Business. Which Microsoft Entra feature integrates with Windows Hello for Business?
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
✓
Microsoft Entra ID
Windows Hello for Business integrates with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to enable passwordless authentication. When a user enrolls a device with Windows Hello for Business, the biometric or PIN credential is bound to the device's TPM and linked to the user's identity in Microsoft Entra ID, allowing seamless access to cloud applications without a password.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Conditional Access
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access can require Windows Hello but does not integrate it.
- ✓
Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Entra ID supports Windows Hello for Business as a credential.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
FIDO2 security keys
Why it's wrong here
FIDO2 keys are separate hardware, not Windows Hello.
- ✗
Microsoft Authenticator
Why it's wrong here
Authenticator is a phone app, not Windows Hello.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the authentication method (Windows Hello for Business) with the underlying identity provider (Microsoft Entra ID), mistakenly selecting FIDO2 security keys or Microsoft Authenticator as the integrating feature instead of recognizing that Microsoft Entra ID is the core directory service that stores the credential and validates the authentication.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Windows Hello for Business uses asymmetric key pairs stored in the device's Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, with the public key registered in Microsoft Entra ID during enrollment. The authentication flow leverages the WebAuthn protocol and the Microsoft Entra ID Kerberos key distribution center (KDC) to issue tokens for cloud applications, ensuring that the private key never leaves the device. In hybrid deployments, Windows Hello for Business also integrates with on-premises Active Directory via a trust model (key trust or certificate trust) to enable single sign-on.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Microsoft Entra ID — Windows Hello for Business integrates with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to enable passwordless authentication. When a user enrolls a device with Windows Hello for Business, the biometric or PIN credential is bound to the device's TPM and linked to the user's identity in Microsoft Entra ID, allowing seamless access to cloud applications without a password.
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