Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate - (SC-300) Exam Questions

Answer A is incorrect because the Password Admin role does not provide the authority to reset passwords for User Admins or Global Admins.

Answer B is the correct option, as the Global Admin role would enable the new employee to reset passwords for all users.

Answer C is incorrect because the Security Admin role only controls access to and configuration of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Answer D is not the correct answer as the user admin role would not allow the new employee to reset passwords for Global Admins.

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Answer A is the correct choice because a TXT record is used for domain name ownership validation through the registrar.

Answer B is incorrect because an A record is used for mapping a hostname to an IP address, and it is not used for custom domain validation.

Answer C is also incorrect because a CNAME record is used to map an alias name to another name, and it is not used in the custom domain validation process.

Answer D is also incorrect because CAA records provide a list of acceptable certification authorities for a given domain or host, but they are not used for custom domain validation.

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Answer A is not correct because Azure Groups is not a valid group type in Azure Active Directory.

Answer B is the correct answer because Microsoft 365 Groups is one of the two available group types in Azure Active Directory.

Answer C is also a correct answer because Security Groups is the other available group type in Azure Active Directory.

Answer D is incorrect because Windows Groups is not a valid group type in Azure Active Directory.

Answer E is also incorrect because Organizational Groups is not a valid group type in Azure Active Directory.

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Answer A is not correct because Power Groups is not a valid setting in Azure Active Directory.

Answer B is also incorrect because Smart Groups is not a valid setting in Azure Active Directory.

Answer C is not correct as Microsoft 365 groups is a valid group type in Azure Active Directory. Still, it does not provide the ability to automatically add users to groups based on profile attributes.

Answer D, on the other hand, is correct. Dynamic groups allow administrators to set rules to populate groups created in Azure AD based on user attributes such as user type, department, or country/region.

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Answer A is incorrect because Hybrid Authentication is not a valid cloud authentication method.

Answer B is incorrect because a Federated Authentication solution is necessary when customers require authentication methods that Azure AD doesn't natively support, such as authentication with smartcards or certificates, or the use of third-party MFA providers.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure AD Password Hash synchronization alone cannot provide the ability to enforce password policies and restrict sign-in hours for users.

Answer D is CORRECT because Azure AD pass-through authentication ensures that all authentications occur on-premise, rather than in the cloud. By authenticating users through the on-premise Active Directory, you can enforce password policies and limit sign-in hours for users. This option meets your requirements.

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Users who want to take advantage of the group-based licensing feature are required to have an active trial or paid subscription for Azure AD Premium P1 or higher or Office 365 Enterprise E3, Office 365 A3, Office 365 GCC 63, Office 365 E3 for GCCH, or Office 365 E3 for DOD and above.

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Security questions are not a reliable way to authenticate users for multi-factor authentication. To ensure secure access, it is recommended to use the Microsoft Authenticator App, FIDO2 Security Key, SMS, or Voice Call as authentication methods.

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Answer A is incorrect because Application Proxy is a service that allows the publishing of on-premise web applications securely for remote users to access. This service would not reduce the utilization of the Help Desk.

Answer B is incorrect because Multi-Factor Authentication requires users to provide two or more identification methods before being authenticated to an application or service. This service would not reduce the utilization of the Help Desk.

Answer C is incorrect because Active Directory Connect is a service synchronizing users and groups from on-premise Active Directory environments to Azure Active Directory. This service would not reduce the utilization of the Help Desk.

Answer D is correct because Self-Service Password Reset allows users to reset their own passwords when they forget their current password or are locked out of the system. By using this service, they would no longer need to contact the Help Desk for these actions, thus reducing the utilization of the Help Desk.

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Enable Microsoft Entra self-service password reset - Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn

Answer A is not the right choice because the Security Operator role only provides limited permissions to Identity Protection, such as viewing reports and confirming/dismissing risks. However, your team requires full access, which this role cannot provide.

Answer B is also incorrect, as the Global Administrator role provides more permissions than your team requires. It is important to follow the rule of least privilege to minimize potential security risks.

Answer C is the correct answer, as this role provides full access to Identity Protection, with the exception of the ability to reset passwords for a user.

Answer D is not the right choice as it does not provide full access to Identity Protection.

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Answer A is incorrect. Although Privileged Identity Management is used to control, monitor, and manage access to resources within an organization, it does not provide controls related to the approval of client apps. It offers various controls for time-bound access, Just in Time access, and other mechanisms, but it does not meet the requirement of ensuring that only approved clients can access the application.

Answer B is the correct option. Conditional Access policies enable an organization to configure approved client applications for accessing data. If a user is utilizing an approved client, access is granted. If a user is not using an approved client, access is denied.

Answer C is incorrect. RBAC roles are utilized to grant specific management-level permissions to various services in Azure. It would not be used to ensure that only approved clients can access an application; hence, this choice does not meet the requirement.

Answer D is also incorrect. Although Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides recommendations for Azure and on-prem resources to improve an organization's security posture, it does not meet the requirement of ensuring that only approved clients can access the application.

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Conditional Access - Require approved app or app protection policy - Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn