- A
Azure RBAC, because region selection is part of user permissions.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because RBAC authorizes actions, but it does not enforce location rules on deployed resources.
- B
Azure Policy, because it can restrict which regions are allowed for deployments.
This is correct because Azure Policy can enforce a list of allowed locations at deployment time. The developer may still have RBAC permission to create resources, but the policy can deny deployments outside East US and West US. That makes Policy the proper control for region compliance, while RBAC handles access rights separately.
- C
A network security group, because it can block unsupported regions.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because NSGs control traffic in and out of subnets or NICs, not where resources are deployed geographically.
- D
A read-only lock, because it limits changes to approved regions.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because locks do not control deployment location and would also block normal management operations.
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 developer already has permission to create resource groups. The company wants to allow deployments only in the East US and West US regions. Which service should enforce this rule?
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
Azure Policy, because it can restrict which regions are allowed for deployments.
Azure Policy is the correct service because it enforces organizational rules by evaluating resource configurations against policy definitions. In this scenario, a built-in or custom policy can restrict allowed regions for all resources, ensuring deployments only occur in East US and West US. Unlike RBAC, which controls who can perform actions, Azure Policy controls what resource configurations are permitted, making it the appropriate tool for region restriction.
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.
- ✗
Azure RBAC, because region selection is part of user permissions.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because RBAC authorizes actions, but it does not enforce location rules on deployed resources.
- ✓
Azure Policy, because it can restrict which regions are allowed for deployments.
Why this is correct
This is correct because Azure Policy can enforce a list of allowed locations at deployment time. The developer may still have RBAC permission to create resources, but the policy can deny deployments outside East US and West US. That makes Policy the proper control for region compliance, while RBAC handles access rights separately.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A network security group, because it can block unsupported regions.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because NSGs control traffic in and out of subnets or NICs, not where resources are deployed geographically.
- ✗
A read-only lock, because it limits changes to approved regions.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because locks do not control deployment location and would also block normal management operations.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is confusing Azure RBAC (who can act) with Azure Policy (what is allowed), leading candidates to mistakenly choose RBAC for region restrictions when RBAC cannot enforce resource configuration constraints.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure Policy uses policy definitions written in JSON with conditions evaluated during resource creation or update via Azure Resource Manager. The built-in 'Allowed Locations' policy (policy definition ID: /providers/Microsoft.Authorization/policyDefinitions/e56962a6-4747-49cd-b67b-bf8b01975c4c) enforces region restrictions by checking the 'location' property of resources against a defined list. Under the hood, Azure Policy applies deny effects before the resource is provisioned, preventing non-compliant deployments entirely, unlike RBAC which only checks authorization after the request is made.
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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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: Azure Policy, because it can restrict which regions are allowed for deployments. — Azure Policy is the correct service because it enforces organizational rules by evaluating resource configurations against policy definitions. In this scenario, a built-in or custom policy can restrict allowed regions for all resources, ensuring deployments only occur in East US and West US. Unlike RBAC, which controls who can perform actions, Azure Policy controls what resource configurations are permitted, making it the appropriate tool for region restriction.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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