- A
Grant access to the application via B2B collaboration and configure auditing.
Why wrong: B2B is for external users, not internal group management.
- B
Use Identity Protection to detect access attempts from non-Finance users and send alerts.
Why wrong: Identity Protection does not block access based on group membership.
- C
Assign the application to the Finance group using Privileged Identity Management, and enable sign-in logs.
Why wrong: PIM is for role activation, not application assignment.
- D
Create a Conditional Access policy that restricts access to the Finance group, configure audit logging for the application, and set up an access review for the Finance group.
Conditional Access enforces access restriction, audit logs capture activity, and access reviews provide periodic recertification.
SC-900 Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra Practice Question
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.
You are a security administrator for a company using Microsoft Entra ID P2. The company has a critical application that should only be accessible by a specific group of users (the 'Finance' group). You need to ensure that any access to this application is automatically logged and that an administrator is notified when a user outside the Finance group attempts to access it. Additionally, the CEO wants a quarterly review of all users who have access to this application. Which combination of features should you use?
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
Create a Conditional Access policy that restricts access to the Finance group, configure audit logging for the application, and set up an access review for the Finance group.
Option A is correct because Conditional Access can block access from non-Finance users, and access reviews provide quarterly recertification. Option B is wrong because PIM is for privileged roles. Option C is wrong because Identity Protection does not manage group-based access. Option D is wrong because B2B collaboration is for external users.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Grant access to the application via B2B collaboration and configure auditing.
Why it's wrong here
B2B is for external users, not internal group management.
- ✗
Use Identity Protection to detect access attempts from non-Finance users and send alerts.
Why it's wrong here
Identity Protection does not block access based on group membership.
- ✗
Assign the application to the Finance group using Privileged Identity Management, and enable sign-in logs.
Why it's wrong here
PIM is for role activation, not application assignment.
- ✓
Create a Conditional Access policy that restricts access to the Finance group, configure audit logging for the application, and set up an access review for the Finance group.
Why this is correct
Conditional Access enforces access restriction, audit logs capture activity, and access reviews provide periodic recertification.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
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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What does this SC-900 question test?
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a Conditional Access policy that restricts access to the Finance group, configure audit logging for the application, and set up an access review for the Finance group. — Option A is correct because Conditional Access can block access from non-Finance users, and access reviews provide quarterly recertification. Option B is wrong because PIM is for privileged roles. Option C is wrong because Identity Protection does not manage group-based access. Option D is wrong because B2B collaboration is for external users.
What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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