Mixed Deck — All MS-900 Topics Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of 'something you have' as a multi-factor authentication factor?

Answer: An authenticator app on your phone

An authenticator app on your phone represents 'something you have,' one of the three MFA factor categories.

Which Microsoft 365 capability allows users to digitally sign documents without leaving Word or Outlook?

Answer: Microsoft 365 integrated e-signature via partners or built-in signing

Microsoft 365 supports e-signature workflows through built-in approval flows in Power Automate and integration with partner e-signature solutions directly within Microsoft apps.

Microsoft Azure Active Directory is used by a company. Multi-factor authentication is enabled. You must notify consumers about the various multi-factor authentication options available to them. In Microsoft 365, which of the following ways is not an acceptable multi-factor authentication method?

Answer: When prompted, insert a small card into a desktop computer and enter a PIN code.

Microsoft 365's native multi-factor authentication (MFA) options typically include phone calls (to mobile or desk phones), SMS text messages with verification codes, and push notifications or verification codes via the Microsoft Authenticator app. While smart cards are a strong authentication method, they are not a built-in MFA option directly managed by Azure AD's default MFA settings; they usually require a federated identity solution like ADFS for implementation.

Which Microsoft 365 service is used to create internal company social networks and communities for open communication?

Answer: Yammer

Yammer is Microsoft's enterprise social networking service that enables company-wide open conversations and communities.

Which Microsoft 365 subscription model allows businesses to pay monthly per user without a long-term commitment?

Answer: Microsoft Customer Agreement (monthly)

The Microsoft Customer Agreement with a monthly subscription term allows organizations to pay per user per month with flexibility to scale without annual commitment.

Which of the following best describes 'pass-through authentication' in Azure AD?

Answer: Authentication requests are validated directly against on-premises Active Directory in real time

Pass-through authentication validates user passwords directly against on-premises Active Directory without storing them in the cloud.

Which tool in Microsoft 365 allows real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations?

Answer: Excel Online

Excel Online, part of the Microsoft 365 suite, enables real-time collaboration on spreadsheets directly within a web browser. Multiple users can simultaneously view and edit the same Excel workbook, seeing changes as they happen, which significantly enhances team productivity and data sharing.

What is the maximum file upload size for a single file in SharePoint Online?

Answer: 250 GB

SharePoint Online supports uploading files up to 250 GB in size.

Microsoft's commitment to being open with customers about its operational policies, such as where their data is stored and who can access it, is a core component of which trust principle?

Answer: Transparency

Transparency is the principle of being clear and open about policies and practices. Microsoft demonstrates this by providing information on how it handles customer data, publishing audit reports, and being clear about data location and access policies, which builds trust with customers.

What is the role of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) in Microsoft 365 security?

Answer: It serves as the identity and access management foundation for Microsoft 365 services

Azure AD is the identity provider for Microsoft 365, handling authentication, authorization, and user management across all Microsoft 365 services.

What distinguishes Windows 365 from Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?

Answer: Windows 365 offers per-user dedicated Cloud PCs with a fixed monthly price; AVD requires more Azure infrastructure management

Windows 365 provides a simplified, per-user dedicated Cloud PC with a fixed monthly cost, while Azure Virtual Desktop requires more complex Azure infrastructure setup and management.

What is Microsoft Viva Connections primarily used for?

Answer: Providing employees a personalized company intranet experience within Teams

Viva Connections delivers a personalized employee experience, surfacing news, conversations, and resources from the company intranet directly in Microsoft Teams.

A business has 250 users and wants Microsoft 365. Which licensing boundary is relevant?

Answer: Business plans support up to 300 users; this company qualifies

Microsoft 365 Business plans (Basic, Standard, Premium) support organizations with 1 to 300 users.

What is the primary function of Microsoft Defender for Identity (formerly Azure ATP)?

Answer: Detecting advanced threats and compromised identities by monitoring on-premises Active Directory signals

Microsoft Defender for Identity monitors on-premises Active Directory to detect lateral movement, credential theft, and other identity-based attacks.

Which app is designed for team collaboration and communication?

Answer: Teams

Microsoft Teams is specifically engineered as a central hub for team collaboration and communication within Microsoft 365. It integrates chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and application integration into a single platform. This allows teams to communicate effectively, share information, and work together on projects in a unified environment.

Which support channel allows Microsoft 365 administrators to submit and track service requests at any time?

Answer: The Microsoft 365 admin center's Support section

Administrators can open and manage support tickets directly through the Support section of the Microsoft 365 admin center, available 24/7.

Which Microsoft 365 module allows IT admins to manage and secure mobile devices and applications?

Answer: Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is the mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) service in Microsoft 365.

Which Microsoft 365 subscription plan includes the full suite of Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) for both desktop and online use?

Answer: Microsoft 365 Business Standard

Microsoft 365 Business Standard is designed for small and medium-sized businesses and includes the full suite of desktop Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access) along with online versions. It also provides business services like Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams. This plan offers a comprehensive set of productivity tools for both installed and web-based use.

A company wants to use Microsoft 365 and needs to know the maximum number of users supported under Enterprise plans. What is the limit?

Answer: There is no set maximum user limit for Enterprise plans

Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans (E1, E3, E5) have no predefined maximum user cap, making them suitable for organizations of any size.

Which Microsoft 365 capability allows users to access their files from any device, even when offline, by syncing files locally?

Answer: OneDrive sync client

The OneDrive sync client allows users to sync their OneDrive and SharePoint files to their local device for offline access, automatically syncing changes when reconnected.