Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateImplement access governanceMedium
A company uses Microsoft Entra ID and has implemented access reviews for various groups and applications. The security team wants to ensure that all access reviews are completed on time. They need a mechanism to automatically notify reviewers when a review is due and remind them periodically until the review is completed. Additionally, they want to receive a summary of the review's status. Which access review setting should be configured to meet these notification and reminder requirements?
- AConfigure 'Enable review decision helpers'.
- BSet 'Reviewers' to 'Selected users or groups'.
- CConfigure 'Email notifications' under 'Settings' for the access review.
- DSet 'Auto apply results to resource' in 'Upon completion settings'.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Configure 'Email notifications' under 'Settings' for the access review.
The 'Email notifications' setting within access review settings allows you to enable reminders for reviewers, configure notifications for when a review starts, and specify who receives summaries of the review completion.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Review decision helpers provide insights to reviewers (e.g., last sign-in date) but do not send notifications or reminders.
- B. This setting defines who performs the review but does not control automated notifications or reminders.
- D. This setting dictates what happens after the review is completed (e.g., remove access) but does not manage notifications or reminders during the review process.
Access Review Notifications
Settings within Microsoft Entra access reviews that control email communications to reviewers and administrators regarding the review lifecycle, including start notifications, reminders, and completion summaries.
- Automates communication to reviewers.
- Includes start notifications and periodic reminders.
- Can send summaries of review completion to administrators.
Memory trick: Access Review notifications are the 'digital secretary' for timely reviews.