You have a Microsoft 365 subscription.
You have created a sharepoint site for HR, and you now need to grant access to the sharepoint resources by creating a group.
What type of group could you create? Choose two options.
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A. B. C. D. E.Correct Answers: C and E
You should create a security group, which is used for providing access to Microsoft 365 resources.
You can create a security group by using both Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Azure AD.Option A is incorrect.
Distribution lists are used for notifications to a group of people.
Option B is incorrect.
Microsoft 365 groups are used for collaboration.
Option D is incorrect.
Microsoft 365 groups are used for collaboration.
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When granting access to SharePoint resources, you have the option of creating different types of groups depending on your needs. The available options are distribution lists, Microsoft 365 groups, and security groups.
Distribution lists are typically used for sending email messages to a group of people, but they do not provide any access control. Therefore, creating a distribution list would not be suitable for granting access to SharePoint resources.
Microsoft 365 groups are designed to provide collaboration features across Microsoft 365 apps and services, including SharePoint. When you create a Microsoft 365 group, you automatically get a shared inbox, calendar, OneNote notebook, and files area in SharePoint. You can also use a Microsoft 365 group to control access to SharePoint resources. For example, you can add members to the group and assign them permission levels to access SharePoint sites, lists, and libraries.
Security groups are used to control access to resources, such as SharePoint sites and libraries. You can assign permission levels to a security group, which then apply to all members of the group. This means that when you add or remove users from the security group, their access to SharePoint resources is automatically updated. Security groups are also used for other purposes, such as assigning licenses and policies to groups of users.
Both Microsoft 365 groups and security groups can be created in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and in Azure Active Directory. However, if you want to create a Microsoft 365 group that can be used across multiple Microsoft 365 services, it's recommended to create the group in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. If you want to create a security group that can be used for access control to SharePoint resources, it's recommended to create the group in Azure Active Directory.
Therefore, the two options that would be suitable for creating a group to grant access to SharePoint resources are:
B. In Microsoft 365 Admin Center, create a Microsoft 365 group. E. In Azure Active Directory, create a security group.