Assign eDiscovery Permissions in Purview
You have a Microsoft 365 subscription. The Global Administrator role is assigned to your user account. You have a user named Admin1. You create an eDiscovery case named Case1. You need to ensure that Admin1 can view the results of Case1. What should you do first?
Community Votes
100% of anonymous learners picked answer B. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Community Insight
The question tests knowledge of where specific role groups are managed; the trap is assigning roles via the general M365 admin center instead of the dedicated Purview compliance portal.
To grant a user access to an eDiscovery case, you must assign the appropriate role group within the Microsoft Purview compliance portal. This ensures proper segregation of duties and access control for compliance features.
Learners often choose option C, assuming that because they are a Global Administrator, they should use the main Microsoft 365 admin center. However, eDiscovery permissions are managed specifically within the Purview compliance portal.
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Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The correct action is to assign the 'eDiscovery Manager' role group (or similar) to Admin1 from the Microsoft Purview compliance portal. According to Microsoft documentation, eDiscovery permissions are assigned through role groups that are managed specifically within the Purview compliance portal, not the general M365 admin center or Entra ID alone.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A suggests using the Microsoft Entra admin center. While Entra ID handles identity, the specific role groups for eDiscovery are created and assigned in Purview. Option C suggests using the Microsoft 365 admin center, which manages general tenant settings but delegates specific compliance role assignments to the Purview portal.Community Comment Notes
The community consensus strongly supports B. One commenter noted that "The primary eDiscovery-related role group in compliance portal is called eDiscovery Manager." Another confirmed that "Role for the compliance feature like this one are inside compliance portal." This aligns with official guidance on assigning eDiscovery permissions.Official Reference
Exam Strategy
Always check the specific management portal for the feature you are configuring. For compliance and security features in Microsoft 365, look first at the Microsoft Purview compliance portal rather than the general admin centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I assign eDiscovery roles in the M365 admin center?
eDiscovery roles are managed as role groups specifically within the Purview compliance portal to ensure proper segregation of compliance duties.
What role should I assign for viewing eDiscovery cases?
You should assign the 'eDiscovery Manager' role group, which grants permissions to create and manage eDiscovery cases and view results.