Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-401) - Microsoft

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Question #1 Verified Q&A
DRAG DROP You need to meet the technical requirements for the Site1 documents. Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.<br />
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The goal is to automatically label documents in Site1 that contain credit card numbers. To achieve this, we need a sensitivity label with an auto-labeling policy based on a sensitive info type that detects credit card numbers.<br />
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Step 1: Create a Sensitive Info Type<br />
● A sensitive info type is needed to detect credit card numbers in documents. ● Microsoft Purview includes built-in sensitive info types for credit card numbers, but we can also create a custom one if necessary.<br />
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Step 2: Create a Sensitivity Label<br />
● A sensitivity label is required to classify and protect documents containing sensitive information. ● This label can apply encryption, watermarking, or access controls to credit card data.<br />
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Step 3: Create an Auto-Labeling Policy<br />
● An auto-labeling policy ensures that the sensitivity label is applied automatically when credit card numbers are detected in Site1. ● This policy is configured to scan files and automatically apply the correct sensitivity label.
Question #2 Verified Q&A
You need to meet the technical requirements for the creation of the sensitivity labels. To which user or users must you assign the Sensitivity Label Administrator role?
A Admin1, Admin2, Admin4, and Admin5 only
B Admin1 and Admin5 only
C Admin1 only
D Admin1, Admin2, and Admin3 only
E Admin1 and Admin4 only
Correct Answer: Admin1, Admin2, and Admin3 only
Explanation:
To meet the requirement that all administrative users must be able to create Microsoft 365 sensitivity labels, we need to assign the Sensitivity Label Administrator role to the correct users. Sensitivity Label Administrator Role Responsibilities ● Create and manage sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview.<br />
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This role allows users to: ● Publish and configure auto-labeling policies. ● Modify label encryption and content marking settings.<br />
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Review of Admin Roles from the Table:<br />
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Users that must be assigned the Sensitivity Label Administrator role: ● Admin2 (Compliance Data Administrator) ● Admin3 (Compliance Administrator) ● Admin1 (Global Reader) (should be assigned this role to fulfill the requirement that all admins can create labels).
Question #3 Verified Q&A
You need to meet the technical requirements for the confidential documents. HOTSPOT What should you create first, and what should you use for the detection method? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.<br />
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NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.<br />
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Explanation:
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To detect and protect confidential documents, we need a custom rule to identify project codes that start with 999 (since they are classified as confidential). Box 1: A Sensitive Info Type (SIT) allows Microsoft Purview DLP policies to recognize structured data (e.g., project codes). DLP policies require a sensitive info type to detect content based on patterns, keywords, or dictionary terms. A sensitivity label alone does not define detection logicβ€”it is used for classification and protection after content is identified. Box 2: Since project codes follow a structured 10-digit pattern, we should use a Regular Expression (Regex) to match project codes that start with 999.<br />
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Example Regex pattern:<br />
999\d{7}<br />
This pattern detects a 10-digit number starting with "999".
Question #4 Verified Q&A
HOTSPOT How many files in Site2 can User1 and User2 access after you turn on DLPpolicy1? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.<br />
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NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.<br />
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Explanation:
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Understanding DLP Policy Impact on File Access<br />
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The DLP policy (DLPpolicy1) applies to Site2 and restricts access when: ● Content contains SWIFT Codes. ● Instance count is 2 or more. File Analysis (Based on SWIFT Codes Count)<br />
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Files that remain accessible (not restricted by DLP): ● File1.docx (Contains only 1 SWIFT Code β†’ Below restriction threshold)<br />
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User access after DLP policy is applied:<br />
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User1 (Site Owner): ● Has higher privileges and can override DLP restrictions (through admin intervention). ● Can access 2 files (File1.docx + override access to another file).<br />
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User2 (Site Visitor): ● Has read-only access but DLP blocks access to restricted files. ● Can only access 1 file (File1.docx), since all others are restricted.
Question #5 Verified Q&A
HOTSPOT You are reviewing policies for the SharePoint Online environment.<br />
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.<br />
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NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.<br />
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Explanation:
Understanding Site4's Retention Policies: ● Site4RetentionPolicy1 deletes items older than 2 years from creation. If a file was created on January 1, 2021, it would be deleted after January 1, 2023. ● Site4RetentionPolicy2 retains files for 4 years from creation. If a file was created on January 1, 2021, it will be kept until January 1, 2025, but not deleted after that (policy states "Do nothing"). Statement 1 - Yes, because Site4RetentionPolicy2 ensures files are retained for 4 years. Statement 2 - Yes, because Site4RetentionPolicy2 retains the file for 4 years (until January 1, 2025). Statement 3 - No, because retention is only for 4 years (until January 1, 2025). After that, the policy does "nothing," meaning the file is no longer recoverable after that period.

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