SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
Your company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You notice that a user is downloading large volumes of data from a sanctioned cloud app that exceeds the normal pattern. Which action should you take to automatically block this activity?
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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Create a session policy to monitor and control downloads
You can create a session policy in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps that monitors user behavior and can block or restrict downloads that exceed a predefined threshold. Option B is wrong because a cloud discovery policy is used to discover shadow IT, not to block downloads. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Purview DLP policies are for data loss prevention based on content classification, not for blocking based on volume of downloads. Option D is wrong because blocking the entire app is too restrictive; a session policy allows targeted action on specific risky activities.
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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Create a session policy to monitor and control downloads
Why this is correct
Session policies can block downloads based on activity policy.
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Configure a cloud discovery policy
Why it's wrong here
Cloud discovery identifies unsanctioned apps, not anomalous behavior.
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Create a Microsoft Purview DLP policy
Why it's wrong here
Purview DLP focuses on sensitive data, not volume-based anomalies.
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Block the app in Defender for Cloud Apps
Why it's wrong here
Blocking the app is too drastic; a session policy provides granular control.
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DLP
Data Loss Prevention — security technology that detects and prevents unauthorised transmission of sensitive data outside an organisation.
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Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender is a suite of security products that protects devices, data, and identities from cyber threats like malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
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