- A
Conditional Access policy requiring hybrid Azure AD joined device, and Windows Autopilot.
Why wrong: Incorrect: Hybrid join requires domain join, and Autopilot is for provisioning, not data protection.
- B
Conditional Access policy requiring MFA, and Windows Hello for Business.
Why wrong: Incorrect: MFA does not enforce device compliance, and Windows Hello is for authentication.
- C
Conditional Access policy requiring approved client app, and Azure AD Application Proxy.
Why wrong: Incorrect: Approved client app policy does not fully enforce device compliance, and App Proxy is for on-premises apps.
- D
Conditional Access policy requiring compliant device, and Microsoft Intune app protection policy (MAM) to prevent data copy/paste to unmanaged apps.
Correct: Conditional Access enforces device compliance, and MAM protects corporate data.
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. 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.
Your organization is using Microsoft Entra ID and has deployed Microsoft Intune for mobile device management. You need to ensure that only devices that are compliant with Intune policies can access corporate email via Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android. Additionally, you need to prevent users from copying corporate data to personal apps on the same device. Which two Microsoft Entra features should you combine?
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
Conditional Access policy requiring compliant device, and Microsoft Intune app protection policy (MAM) to prevent data copy/paste to unmanaged apps.
Option A is correct because Conditional Access can require compliant devices, and app protection policies (MAM) can prevent data transfer to unprotected apps. Option B is wrong because Autopilot is for device provisioning. Option C is wrong because Windows Hello for Business is for passwordless sign-in. Option D is wrong because Azure AD Application Proxy is for on-premises app access.
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.
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Conditional Access policy requiring hybrid Azure AD joined device, and Windows Autopilot.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Hybrid join requires domain join, and Autopilot is for provisioning, not data protection.
- ✗
Conditional Access policy requiring MFA, and Windows Hello for Business.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: MFA does not enforce device compliance, and Windows Hello is for authentication.
- ✗
Conditional Access policy requiring approved client app, and Azure AD Application Proxy.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Approved client app policy does not fully enforce device compliance, and App Proxy is for on-premises apps.
- ✓
Conditional Access policy requiring compliant device, and Microsoft Intune app protection policy (MAM) to prevent data copy/paste to unmanaged apps.
Why this is correct
Correct: Conditional Access enforces device compliance, and MAM protects corporate data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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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What does this SC-900 question test?
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: Conditional Access policy requiring compliant device, and Microsoft Intune app protection policy (MAM) to prevent data copy/paste to unmanaged apps. — Option A is correct because Conditional Access can require compliant devices, and app protection policies (MAM) can prevent data transfer to unprotected apps. Option B is wrong because Autopilot is for device provisioning. Option C is wrong because Windows Hello for Business is for passwordless sign-in. Option D is wrong because Azure AD Application Proxy is for on-premises app access.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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