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A development team needs a new Windows VM created from an approved hardened image, and IIS must be installed automatically after deployment. Which three actions should the administrator take? Select three.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Use an Azure Compute Gallery image version created from the approved hardened build.
Azure Compute Gallery lets the team store and version approved images centrally. That makes it easy to deploy future VMs from the same hardened baseline rather than rebuilding the image each time.
B
Best answer
Reference that gallery image as the source image in the VM deployment.
The VM must be created from the approved image to keep the hardened configuration intact. Referencing the gallery image in the deployment ensures the VM starts from the validated baseline.
C
Best answer
Include the IIS extension or a custom script extension in the same deployment template or script.
A VM extension or custom script lets the administrator run post-deployment configuration automatically. That satisfies the requirement to install IIS without connecting interactively to the server after creation.
D
Distractor review
Start from a fresh marketplace image and harden it manually after the VM is running.
This adds manual steps, creates configuration drift, and delays compliance with the approved baseline. The requirement asks for a hardened source image, not post-build manual hardening.
E
Distractor review
Install IIS interactively after logging in to the VM with an administrator account.
Interactive setup is slower, less repeatable, and not suitable for automated provisioning. It also makes it harder to guarantee the same result across multiple deployments.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use an Azure Compute Gallery image version created from the approved hardened build. — The correct approach is to deploy from the approved image and automate post-deployment configuration. Azure Compute Gallery stores the hardened image version, the VM references that image during provisioning, and a VM extension or custom script installs IIS automatically. This gives the team a repeatable, compliant build process with minimal manual intervention. Why others are wrong: Starting from a marketplace image and hardening later introduces drift and manual effort. Interactive installation is not automation and does not scale well for repeated deployments. The scenario explicitly requires both an approved base image and automatic post-deployment configuration.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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