SC-300 Practice Question 3486

Exam: SC-300
Domain: Plan and automate identity governance
Difficulty: easy
In Microsoft Entra PIM, what is the difference between an "Eligible" role assignment and an "Active" role assignment?

Answer Options

A
Active grants permissions permanently; Eligible requires manual activation
B
Eligible grants permissions permanently; Active requires manual activation
C
Active roles can only be used on weekends
D
Eligible roles cannot access the Azure portal under any circumstances

Correct Answer

A: Active grants permissions permanently; Eligible requires manual activation

Explanation

An Active assignment grants the role permissions permanently; an Eligible assignment requires the user to manually perform a time-limited activation request via PIM.