AZ-104 Manage Azure Identities and Governance Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of manage azure identities and governance. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
A change-freeze requires that no one can modify the settings of a subscription's resource group for six hours. Deletion is not the main concern; the priority is to block changes to existing resources during the freeze. Which lock should you apply?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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ReadOnly
The ReadOnly lock prevents any modification to existing resources, including configuration changes, while still allowing read operations. This directly satisfies the change-freeze requirement to block changes for six hours, as it denies all write operations at the resource group scope.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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CanNotDelete
Why it's wrong here
CanNotDelete only blocks deletion, so it does not fully meet the requirement to prevent configuration changes.
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ReadOnly
Why this is correct
ReadOnly blocks write operations, which is the appropriate choice when all configuration changes must be prevented during a freeze.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Reader
Why it's wrong here
Reader is an RBAC role and does not create a lock on the resource group.
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DeployIfNotExists
Why it's wrong here
DeployIfNotExists is a policy effect, not a resource lock, and it does not enforce a change freeze.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is confusing Azure RBAC roles (like Reader) with resource locks, as both can restrict changes but locks are applied at the resource scope and override all permissions, while RBAC roles are identity-based and can be bypassed by privileged users.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure resource locks operate at the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) layer by setting a deny assignment that overrides any user permissions for the specified actions. The ReadOnly lock denies all PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests to the resource provider, effectively blocking any configuration changes while allowing GET and LIST operations. In a real-world scenario, this lock is ideal for critical production environments during maintenance windows to prevent accidental misconfigurations.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this AZ-104 question in full detail.
Manage Azure Identities and Governance — This question tests Manage Azure Identities and Governance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: ReadOnly — The ReadOnly lock prevents any modification to existing resources, including configuration changes, while still allowing read operations. This directly satisfies the change-freeze requirement to block changes for six hours, as it denies all write operations at the resource group scope.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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