This AI-102 practice question tests your understanding of plan and manage an azure ai solution. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: azure Cognitive Services. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Network Topology
You run the above Azure CLI command. What is the expected output?
Network Topology
A
The primary and secondary keys along with the endpoint
Why wrong: Incorrect. The `keys list` command does not return the endpoint; it only returns the primary and secondary keys.
B
The primary and secondary keys
Correct. The command returns the primary and secondary API keys.
C
A list of endpoints for the service
Why wrong: Incorrect. The command does not return a list of endpoints; it returns keys.
D
An error because the command is incorrect
Why wrong: Incorrect. The command is valid and will execute successfully.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The primary and secondary keys
The Azure CLI command `az cognitiveservices account keys list` retrieves only the primary and secondary API keys for the Cognitive Services account. The endpoint is not included in the output; it must be obtained separately using `az cognitiveservices account show`. Therefore, the expected output contains the primary key and secondary key only.
Key principle: Azure Cognitive Services
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The primary and secondary keys along with the endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The `keys list` command does not return the endpoint; it only returns the primary and secondary keys.
✓
The primary and secondary keys
Why this is correct
Correct. The command returns the primary and secondary API keys.
Related concept
Azure Cognitive Services
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A list of endpoints for the service
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The command does not return a list of endpoints; it returns keys.
✗
An error because the command is incorrect
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The command is valid and will execute successfully.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that candidates may assume `az cognitiveservices account keys list` returns the endpoint along with the keys, but it only returns the primary and secondary keys. The endpoint is obtained via `az cognitiveservices account show`.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Incorrect. The `keys list` command does not return the endpoint; it only returns the primary and secondary keys.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The `az cognitiveservices account keys list` command uses the Azure Resource Manager API to fetch the keys associated with a specific Cognitive Services resource. The keys are used for authentication when making API calls to the service, typically via the `Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key` header. The endpoint, on the other hand, is a separate property of the resource and is retrieved via `az cognitiveservices account show`, which returns the `properties.endpoint` field. In real-world scenarios, you often need both the endpoint and a key to configure a client application, but they are obtained through distinct CLI commands.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Azure Cognitive Services
az cognitiveservices account keys list
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Azure Cognitive Services
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Azure Cognitive Services Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review azure Cognitive Services, then practise related AI-102 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Plan and manage an Azure AI solution — This question tests Plan and manage an Azure AI solution — Azure Cognitive Services.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The primary and secondary keys — The Azure CLI command `az cognitiveservices account keys list` retrieves only the primary and secondary API keys for the Cognitive Services account. The endpoint is not included in the output; it must be obtained separately using `az cognitiveservices account show`. Therefore, the expected output contains the primary key and secondary key only.
What should I do if I get this AI-102 question wrong?
Review azure Cognitive Services, then practise related AI-102 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Azure Cognitive Services
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