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. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 uses Microsoft Entra ID P2 and wants to reduce the risk of identity compromise by requiring multifactor authentication (MFA) for all users, but excluding users when they are on the corporate network. Which policy type should you configure?
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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Conditional Access policy
Conditional Access policies allow you to enforce MFA based on network location, user, and device conditions. Option D is correct because the policy can target all users and exclude trusted IPs. Option A is wrong because Identity Protection detects risk but does not directly enforce MFA by location. Option B is wrong because Privileged Identity Management (PIM) manages just-in-time access for privileged roles, not general MFA. Option C is wrong because self-service password reset (SSPR) does not enforce MFA.
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.
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Conditional Access policy
Why this is correct
Conditional Access can require MFA for all users except when from trusted IPs (corporate network).
PIM is for privileged role activation, not MFA enforcement.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-900 question in full detail.
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.
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: Conditional Access policy — Conditional Access policies allow you to enforce MFA based on network location, user, and device conditions. Option D is correct because the policy can target all users and exclude trusted IPs. Option A is wrong because Identity Protection detects risk but does not directly enforce MFA by location. Option B is wrong because Privileged Identity Management (PIM) manages just-in-time access for privileged roles, not general MFA. Option C is wrong because self-service password reset (SSPR) does not enforce MFA.
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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