Question 20
Hybrid users reset their passwords through cloud SSPR but their on-premises workstation rejects the new password. The administrator proposes: Configure a supported password writeback path for the relevant hybrid SSPR topology. Which result most directly proves the proposed change worked?
Explanation
Correct Answer
The administrator plans 'Configure a supported password writeback path for the relevant hybrid SSPR topology.' to correct the fact that cloud password reset does not automatically update on-premises AD DS without writeback support. The direct acceptance evidence is A test user resets via SSPR and the same password authenticates to the authoritative on-premises directory. This observation is linked to this change's intended outcome.
Incorrect Answers
A regular employee can register the intended method while a restricted contractor is denied. However, that result would not establish the required outcome: a test user resets via SSPR and the same password authenticates to the authoritative on-premises directory.
The log identifies the specific policy or registration requirement that caused the challenge. However, that result would not establish the required outcome: a test user resets via SSPR and the same password authenticates to the authoritative on-premises directory.
A test password change is checked by the agent and diagnostics show a healthy policy path. However, that result would not establish the required outcome: a test user resets via SSPR and the same password authenticates to the authoritative on-premises directory.