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MS-102 · Question #334

Note: This section contains one or more sets of questions with the same scenario and problem. Each question presents a unique solution to the problem. You must determine whether the solution meets…

The correct answer is B. No. The goal is to apply a 'balanced baseline protection profile,' which corresponds to the Standard preset security policy in Microsoft Defender for Office 365. The Strict preset security policy applies a more aggressive, higher-protection profile intended for high-risk users or…

Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR

Question

Note: This section contains one or more sets of questions with the same scenario and problem. Each question presents a unique solution to the problem. You must determine whether the solution meets the stated goals. More than one solution in the set might solve the problem. It is also possible that none of the solutions in the set solve the problem. After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return. As a result these questions do not appear on the Review Screen. You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription and use Microsoft Defender for Office 365. You need to implement a threat policy that will apply a balanced baseline protection profile to protect against spam, phishing, and malware. Solution: You create a Strict preset security policy. Does this meet the goal?

Options

  • AYes
  • BNo

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    15% (4)
  • B
    85% (22)

Explanation

The goal is to apply a 'balanced baseline protection profile,' which corresponds to the Standard preset security policy in Microsoft Defender for Office 365. The Strict preset security policy applies a more aggressive, higher-protection profile intended for high-risk users or environments, not a balanced baseline. Microsoft defines two preset policies: Standard (balanced baseline) and Strict (aggressive protection). Creating a Strict policy does not meet the stated goal of balanced baseline protection, so the answer is No.

Topics

#Microsoft Defender for Office 365#Preset Security Policies#Threat Protection#Email Security

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