- A
The storage service gets a private IP address in the selected virtual network.
Correct because a private endpoint creates a network interface in your virtual network and maps the Azure service to a private IP address there.
- B
The virtual machine that reaches the service must have its own public IP address.
Why wrong: False because private endpoint access is designed for private network connectivity, so the client VM does not need a public IP.
- C
A private endpoint replaces the need for any DNS configuration.
Why wrong: False because DNS still matters. Administrators usually configure private DNS so the service name resolves to the private endpoint address.
- D
A private DNS zone is commonly used so the service name resolves to the private IP.
Correct because private DNS helps clients resolve the service FQDN to the private endpoint IP instead of the public endpoint.
- E
A private endpoint and a service endpoint are the same feature.
Why wrong: False because service endpoints and private endpoints work differently. Only private endpoints place a private IP in the VNet.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is that a private endpoint assigns the Azure Storage service a private IP address from your virtual network’s subnet, and a private DNS zone is commonly used so the service name resolves to that private IP. This works because the private endpoint effectively brings the storage account into your virtual network via a network interface, ensuring all traffic stays on the Microsoft backbone and never touches the public internet. On the AZ-104 exam, this concept tests your understanding of secure connectivity options, often appearing in scenario-based questions where you must choose between private and service endpoints. A common trap is confusing service endpoints, which only extend the network boundary over the internet without assigning a private IP, with private endpoints that provide true isolation. Remember the memory tip: “Private endpoint = private IP inside your VNet; service endpoint = public IP with a direct route.”
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Virtual Networking Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage virtual networking. 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. 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 company wants an Azure Storage account to be reachable privately from a virtual network. Which two statements about a private endpoint are correct? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
The storage service gets a private IP address in the selected virtual network.
Option A is correct because a private endpoint assigns the Azure Storage service a private IP address from the subnet of the selected virtual network, effectively bringing the service into the VPC-like environment. This ensures that traffic to the storage account stays within the Microsoft backbone network and never traverses the public internet, meeting private connectivity requirements.
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.
- ✓
The storage service gets a private IP address in the selected virtual network.
Why this is correct
Correct because a private endpoint creates a network interface in your virtual network and maps the Azure service to a private IP address there.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The virtual machine that reaches the service must have its own public IP address.
Why it's wrong here
False because private endpoint access is designed for private network connectivity, so the client VM does not need a public IP.
- ✗
A private endpoint replaces the need for any DNS configuration.
Why it's wrong here
False because DNS still matters. Administrators usually configure private DNS so the service name resolves to the private endpoint address.
- ✓
A private DNS zone is commonly used so the service name resolves to the private IP.
Why this is correct
Correct because private DNS helps clients resolve the service FQDN to the private endpoint IP instead of the public endpoint.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A private endpoint and a service endpoint are the same feature.
Why it's wrong here
False because service endpoints and private endpoints work differently. Only private endpoints place a private IP in the VNet.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse private endpoints with service endpoints, thinking both provide a private IP address, but only private endpoints assign a private IP from the VNet, while service endpoints rely on public IPs with network security group (NSG) restrictions.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, a private endpoint creates a network interface (NIC) in the specified subnet with a private IP from that subnet's range, and traffic is routed through Azure Private Link using the Microsoft backbone. A private DNS zone (e.g., `privatelink.blob.core.windows.net`) is commonly linked to the virtual network so that the storage account's public FQDN resolves to the private IP, avoiding split-brain DNS issues. In real-world scenarios, this setup is critical for compliance requirements like PCI-DSS, where data must never leave the private network boundary.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — This question tests Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: The storage service gets a private IP address in the selected virtual network. — Option A is correct because a private endpoint assigns the Azure Storage service a private IP address from the subnet of the selected virtual network, effectively bringing the service into the VPC-like environment. This ensures that traffic to the storage account stays within the Microsoft backbone network and never traverses the public internet, meeting private connectivity requirements.
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Variation 1. A storage account must remain on its public endpoint, but only one Azure subnet named AppSubnet should be allowed to access it from Azure. No private IP is required. Which two actions should the administrator take? Select two.
medium- ✓ A.Enable the Microsoft.Storage service endpoint on AppSubnet.
- ✓ B.Configure the storage account networking firewall to allow the selected virtual network and subnet.
- C.Create a private endpoint and disable public network access.
- D.Link a private DNS zone to AppSubnet.
- E.Assign the Reader RBAC role to AppSubnet.
Why A: Option A is correct because enabling the Microsoft.Storage service endpoint on AppSubnet allows traffic from that subnet to the storage account over the Azure backbone network, using the public endpoint while restricting access to only that subnet. Option B is correct because configuring the storage account's networking firewall to allow the selected virtual network and subnet explicitly permits traffic from AppSubnet while blocking all other public access, meeting the requirement to keep the public endpoint but limit access to one subnet.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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