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MS-102 · Question #77

You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Endpoint security. You need to create a group and assign the Endpoint Security Manager role to the group. Which type of group can you use?

The correct answer is D. mail-enabled security, Microsoft 365, and security only. To assign the Endpoint Security Manager role to a group, you can use security, mail-enabled security, or Microsoft 365 groups.

Submitted by deeparc· Apr 18, 2026Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access

Question

You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Endpoint security. You need to create a group and assign the Endpoint Security Manager role to the group. Which type of group can you use?

Options

  • AMicrosoft 365 only
  • Bsecurity only
  • Cmail-enabled security and security only
  • Dmail-enabled security, Microsoft 365, and security only
  • Edistribution, mail-enabled security, Microsoft 365, and security

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • D
    95% (37)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

To assign the Endpoint Security Manager role to a group, you can use security, mail-enabled security, or Microsoft 365 groups.

AMicrosoft 365 only

This option is incomplete as security and mail-enabled security groups are also valid for role assignment.

Bsecurity only

This option is incomplete as Microsoft 365 and mail-enabled security groups are also valid for role assignment.

Cmail-enabled security and security only

This option is incomplete as Microsoft 365 groups are also valid for role assignment.

Dmail-enabled security, Microsoft 365, and security onlyCorrect

Azure AD roles, including the Endpoint Security Manager role, can be assigned to security groups, mail-enabled security groups, and Microsoft 365 groups for delegated administration. These group types provide the necessary functionality for role-based access control within Azure AD.

Edistribution, mail-enabled security, Microsoft 365, and security

Distribution groups cannot be used for role assignments in Azure AD.

Concept tested: Azure AD group types for role assignment

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/roles/groups-assign-roles

Topics

#Microsoft Entra ID Groups#Role-Based Access Control#Group Types#Role Assignment

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