Mixed Deck — All MS-900 Topics Flashcards

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

What tool in the Microsoft 365 admin center provides insights into how employees use Microsoft 365 services?

Answer: Microsoft 365 Usage Reports

Microsoft 365 Usage Reports in the admin center give administrators data on how employees are adopting and using Microsoft 365 services.

A company wants to purchase Microsoft 365 but needs the flexibility to scale up or down monthly without a long-term commitment. Which licensing model best fits this need?

Answer: Monthly subscription

A monthly subscription offers the most flexibility with no long-term commitment, though it typically costs more per month than annual plans.

An administrator of a Microsoft 365 Business Standard subscription needs to get help for a complex billing issue. Which of the following is the recommended primary method for an administrator to initiate a support request?

Answer: Creating a new service request through the Microsoft 365 admin center.

For administrators of business subscriptions, the designated method for requesting support is to create a service request via the 'Help & support' section within the Microsoft 365 admin center. This ensures the request is properly logged, tracked, and routed to the correct technical or billing support team. While community forums are a helpful resource, they are not the official channel for direct support, and other methods are less efficient.

Which component of Microsoft 365 provides advanced analytics and business intelligence tools?

Answer: Power BI

Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool within Microsoft 365 designed for data visualization and analytics. It allows users to connect to various data sources, create interactive dashboards, and generate comprehensive reports, providing advanced insights for informed decision-making.

"What is the purpose of OneDrive for Business in Microsoft 365? a) Real-time code collaboration"

Answer: Cloud-based file storage and synchronization

OneDrive for Business is a personal cloud storage service included with Microsoft 365, providing users with a secure place to store, synchronize, and share their work files. It allows access to documents from any device, ensures data backup, and facilitates collaboration by enabling easy sharing with colleagues.

Which Microsoft 365 Business plan includes Microsoft Intune for device management?

Answer: Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the only Business-tier plan that includes Microsoft Intune for full device management capabilities.

Which concept describes Microsoft's commitment to giving customers control over their own data stored in Microsoft cloud services?

Answer: Customer data ownership and privacy

Microsoft's privacy commitment ensures customers own their data, Microsoft does not mine it for advertising, and customers control how it is used.

How does the MS-900 body of knowledge relate to daily professional practice?

Answer: It provides the foundational framework guiding decision-making and standard practices

The body of knowledge provides the framework guiding daily decision-making and practices.

Which Microsoft 365 service provides a shared workspace for real-time co-authoring of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files stored in the cloud?

Answer: All of the above

OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams all support real-time co-authoring of Office documents stored in the cloud.

Which service in Microsoft 365 allows for cloud-based file storage and sharing?

Answer: OneDrive for Business

OneDrive for Business is Microsoft 365's cloud-based personal file storage and synchronization service, allowing users to store, access, and share files from anywhere on any device. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft 365 applications, facilitating easy collaboration and secure file sharing within an organization. This makes it the central hub for individual and shared cloud file management.

What does 'Conditional Access' in Microsoft 365 primarily enforce?

Answer: Requiring specific conditions (like compliant device or MFA) before granting access to resources

Conditional Access in Azure AD enforces policies that require users to meet specific conditions—such as MFA or device compliance—before accessing Microsoft 365 resources.