- A
Assign Reader directly to the contractor's user account at the resource group scope.
Why wrong: Direct user assignments work, but they create extra cleanup work when the contract ends. The requirement specifically asks for access to disappear when the contractor is removed from a group, so direct assignment does not match the management model.
- B
Assign Reader to an Entra ID group and add the contractor to that group.
Group-based role assignment is the best operational choice because access follows group membership rather than individual user objects. When the contractor is removed from the group, the RBAC assignment no longer applies to that person. It also makes temporary access easier to manage and reduces the risk of forgotten direct permissions.
- C
Assign Reader at the subscription scope to the contractor so access is simple.
Why wrong: Subscription scope is broader than necessary and would expose more resources than the contractor needs. It also still relies on a direct user assignment, which does not satisfy the requirement for access to be controlled through group membership.
- D
Create a CanNotDelete lock on the resource group until the contract ends.
Why wrong: A lock prevents certain management operations on resources, but it does not grant or revoke read access for users. It is unrelated to the need to manage contractor identity and RBAC cleanup.
Quick Answer
The answer is to assign the Reader role to an Entra ID group and add the contractor as a member. This approach works because Azure RBAC evaluates group membership at the time of authorization, meaning that when the contractor is removed from the group, the role assignment is immediately revoked without needing to delete a direct role assignment. On the AZ-104 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of role-based access control (RBAC) and the principle of using groups for scalable, temporary access management—a common trap is trying to assign the role directly to the user, which requires manual cleanup and does not scale. Remember the memory tip: “Group the role, not the user” to instantly cut access when membership changes.
AZ-104 Manage Azure Identities and Governance Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of manage azure identities and governance. 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 contractor should be able to view resources in one resource group for 30 days. When the contract ends, removing the contractor from the group should immediately remove access. What is the best approach?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Clue:
"immediately / without restart"Why it matters: Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
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
Assign Reader to an Entra ID group and add the contractor to that group.
Assigning the Reader role to an Entra ID group and adding the contractor as a member allows centralized access management. When the contractor is removed from the group, the role assignment is immediately revoked because Azure RBAC evaluates group membership at the time of authorization. This meets the 30-day requirement and ensures instant access removal upon contract termination.
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.
- ✗
Assign Reader directly to the contractor's user account at the resource group scope.
Why it's wrong here
Direct user assignments work, but they create extra cleanup work when the contract ends. The requirement specifically asks for access to disappear when the contractor is removed from a group, so direct assignment does not match the management model.
- ✓
Assign Reader to an Entra ID group and add the contractor to that group.
Why this is correct
Group-based role assignment is the best operational choice because access follows group membership rather than individual user objects. When the contractor is removed from the group, the RBAC assignment no longer applies to that person. It also makes temporary access easier to manage and reduces the risk of forgotten direct permissions.
Clue confirmation
The clue words "best", "immediately / without restart" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Assign Reader at the subscription scope to the contractor so access is simple.
Why it's wrong here
Subscription scope is broader than necessary and would expose more resources than the contractor needs. It also still relies on a direct user assignment, which does not satisfy the requirement for access to be controlled through group membership.
- ✗
Create a CanNotDelete lock on the resource group until the contract ends.
Why it's wrong here
A lock prevents certain management operations on resources, but it does not grant or revoke read access for users. It is unrelated to the need to manage contractor identity and RBAC cleanup.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse access control mechanisms, mistakenly thinking a resource lock (CanNotDelete) can restrict read access, or that assigning a role at a broader scope is simpler without considering the security implications of over-permissioning.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure RBAC uses group membership from Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to evaluate effective permissions at runtime. When a user is removed from a group, the change propagates within seconds to minutes via directory replication, and subsequent authorization requests will not include the group's role assignments. This approach also simplifies auditing, as group membership changes are logged in the Entra ID audit logs, providing a clear record of when access was revoked.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
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: Assign Reader to an Entra ID group and add the contractor to that group. — Assigning the Reader role to an Entra ID group and adding the contractor as a member allows centralized access management. When the contractor is removed from the group, the role assignment is immediately revoked because Azure RBAC evaluates group membership at the time of authorization. This meets the 30-day requirement and ensures instant access removal upon contract termination.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best", "immediately / without restart". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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