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Question 1

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

Answer 1

Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service for signing in and accessing resources.

Question 2

Application Programming Interface (API)

Answer 2

A set of rules allowing different software applications to communicate with each other.

Question 3

Active Directory (AD)

Answer 3

Microsoft’s directory service for Windows domain networks, a set of processes and services in Windows Server OS.

Question 4

Cloud Computing

Answer 4

Delivery of on-demand computing services (servers, storage, databases, etc.) over the Internet for flexible resources and economies of scale.

Question 5

Compliance

Answer 5

Adhering to rules, regulations, and laws concerning data handling, privacy, and security; Microsoft 365 offers various features for this.

Question 6

Conditional Access

Answer 6

An Azure AD feature enforcing policies based on conditions (e.g., location, device compliance) to control resource access.

Question 7

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Answer 7

A distributed network of proxy servers and data centers providing high availability and performance by distributing service spatially to end-users.

Question 8

Customer Lockbox

Answer 8

A Microsoft 365 feature granting customers control over access to their data by Microsoft support personnel.

Question 9

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Answer 9

Policies and tools designed to prevent sensitive information from leaving an organization’s control.

Question 10

Data Residency

Answer 10

The physical location where data is stored, crucial for compliance and regulatory requirements.

Question 11

Device Management

Answer 11

Process of managing and securing devices (laptops, phones, tablets) that access organizational data and resources.

Question 12

Exchange Online

Answer 12

The cloud-based email, calendar, contacts, and task solution within Microsoft 365.

Question 13

Encryption

Answer 13

Converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

Question 14

Endpoint

Answer 14

Any device connecting to an organization’s network, such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, or tablet.

Question 15

Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)

Answer 15

A suite of intelligent mobility and security management tools including Azure AD Premium, Intune, Azure Information Protection, and Azure Advanced Threat Protection.

Question 16

Global Administrator

Answer 16

The most powerful role in Azure AD, with full control over all administrative functions.

Question 17

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Answer 17

A framework of policies and technologies ensuring appropriate access to technology resources for users and things.

Question 18

Information Protection

Answer 18

Protecting sensitive data throughout its lifecycle, including classification, labeling, and encryption.

Question 19

Intune (Microsoft Intune)

Answer 19

A cloud-based service focusing on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) within the EMS suite.

Question 20

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Answer 20

A cloud computing service model where a provider offers virtualized computing resources over the internet.

Question 21

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Answer 21

A security system requiring more than one authentication method from independent categories to verify user identity.

Question 22

Microsoft 365

Answer 22

A complete, intelligent solution encompassing Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security.

Question 23

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Answer 23

The web-based portal used by administrators to manage Microsoft 365 services and users.

Question 24

Microsoft Teams

Answer 24

A chat-based collaboration platform integrated with other Microsoft 365 services.

Question 25

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Answer 25

Software assisting organizations in managing and securing mobile devices used by employees.

Question 26

Mobile Application Management (MAM)

Answer 26

Software managing and protecting applications and data on mobile devices, even if the device isn't fully managed by the organization.

Question 27

Office 365

Answer 27

A subscription service providing access to Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other internet-enabled productivity services.

Question 28

OneDrive for Business

Answer 28

Cloud storage for individual users within an organization, enabling file syncing and sharing.

Question 29

Organizational Data

Answer 29

All data created, collected, stored, or processed by an organization.

Question 30

Outlook

Answer 30

Microsoft's personal information manager, primarily used as an email client.

Question 31

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Answer 31

A cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools, typically for application development, over the internet.

Question 32

Power BI

Answer 32

A business intelligence service delivering interactive visualizations and BI capabilities, user-friendly for creating reports and dashboards.

Question 33

Power Apps

Answer 33

A suite of apps, services, connectors, and a data platform offering a rapid application development environment for custom business apps.

Question 34

Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow)

Answer 34

A service for creating automated workflows between apps and services to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data, etc.

Question 35

Power Virtual Agents

Answer 35

A low-code tool empowering subject matter experts to create powerful bots using a graphical interface without developers.

Question 36

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Answer 36

An Azure AD feature helping manage, control, and monitor access to important organizational resources.

Question 37

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Answer 37

A method of restricting network access based on the roles of individual users within an organization.

Question 38

Retention Policies

Answer 38

Policies dictating how long data should be kept and when it should be deleted.

Question 39

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Answer 39

A software distribution model where a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the Internet.

Question 40

SharePoint Online

Answer 40

A web-based collaborative platform integrated with Microsoft Office for document management, content sharing, and team sites.

Question 41

Security & Compliance Center

Answer 41

A unified portal in Microsoft 365 for administrators to manage security and compliance features.

Question 42

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Answer 42

A contract between a service provider and a customer specifying the expected level of service.

Question 43

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Answer 43

An authentication process allowing a user to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials.

Question 44

Skype for Business Online

Answer 44

(Largely replaced by Microsoft Teams) An instant messaging and online meeting application.

Question 45

Spam

Answer 45

Unsolicited bulk email.

Question 46

Subscriptions

Answer 46

The licensing model for Microsoft 365 services, typically billed monthly or annually.

Question 47

Threat Protection

Answer 47

A set of security features designed to protect against cyber threats like malware, phishing, and ransomware.

Question 48

Trust Center

Answer 48

A website providing information about Microsoft's security, privacy, compliance, and transparency practices.

Question 49

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Answer 49

A comprehensive approach to managing and securing all endpoints (laptops, mobile devices, IoT) from a single console.

Question 50

Windows 10 Enterprise

Answer 50

A version of Windows 10 for large organizations, offering advanced security and management features.

Question 51

Windows Autopilot

Answer 51

Technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, preparing them for productive use.

Question 52

Windows Hello for Business

Answer 52

An alternative to passwords using strong two-factor authentication on PCs and mobile devices.