SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ```powershell Get-MpComputerStatus | Select-Object AMProductVersion, AMServiceEnabled, AntispywareEnabled, AntivirusEnabled AMProductVersion : 4.18.2401.10 AMServiceEnabled : True AntispywareEnabled : True AntivirusEnabled : True ```
You are troubleshooting a Windows device that is reporting as non-compliant in Microsoft Intune. The exhibit shows the output of a PowerShell command run on the device. Based on the output, which component is likely misconfigured?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'onboarding state' with 'real-time protection' or 'antivirus status', but the PowerShell output explicitly shows the 'OnboardingState' property, which is unique to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint sensor configuration, not to Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings.
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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint sensor onboarding
The PowerShell output shows the 'OnboardingState' value is 0, which indicates the device is not onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Intune uses the Defender for Endpoint sensor as a compliance signal; if the sensor is not properly onboarded, the device will report as non-compliant regardless of other security settings.
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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint sensor onboarding
Why this is correct
The PowerShell output displays the 'OnboardingState' property with a value of 0, which indicates the device is not onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This is the likely cause of the non-compliant status.
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Antivirus protection
Why it's wrong here
The output does not show any antivirus protection status; the relevant property is 'OnboardingState', not antivirus settings.
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Antispyware protection
Why it's wrong here
Similar to antivirus, antispyware protection is not referenced in the output. The focus is on the Defender for Endpoint sensor onboarding.
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection is not indicated by the 'OnboardingState' property. The output specifically relates to Defender for Endpoint sensor configuration.
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Core Security Concepts
Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Key term
Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered enterprise security solution designed to protect devices from cyber threats using behavioral analysis, machine learning, and automated investigation.
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