The answer is to create and run a remediation task for the policy assignment. This is necessary because the DeployIfNotExists effect automatically deploys a template to enforce compliance only on new or updated resources, not on existing ones. For existing storage accounts that are already noncompliant, you must manually trigger a remediation task to apply the secure transfer configuration retroactively. On the AZ-104 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how policy effects behave differently for existing versus new resources—a common trap is assuming DeployIfNotExists fixes everything automatically. Remember the key distinction: DeployIfNotExists is proactive for new resources, but reactive for existing ones. A useful memory tip is "Deploy for new, Remediate for old"—if a resource existed before the policy was assigned, you must run a remediation task to bring it into compliance.
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 policy that requires secure transfer for storage accounts has been assigned to a subscription with the DeployIfNotExists effect. Several existing storage accounts are still noncompliant and have not changed. What should you do next to update those existing resources automatically?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Create and run a remediation task for the policy assignment
The DeployIfNotExists effect on a policy assignment automatically deploys a template to remediate noncompliant resources, but only for new or updated resources. Existing noncompliant resources require a manual remediation task to trigger the deployment of the template. Creating and running a remediation task for the policy assignment applies the required secure transfer configuration to all existing storage accounts, bringing them into compliance.
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 a CanNotDelete lock to the storage accounts
Why it's wrong here
A lock prevents deletion or modification, but it does not remediate policy noncompliance.
✓
Create and run a remediation task for the policy assignment
Why this is correct
A remediation task applies the policy's corrective effect to existing resources so they can be brought into compliance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Move the storage accounts into a new resource group
Why it's wrong here
Changing the resource group does not automatically apply a policy fix to the storage accounts.
✗
Grant the administrators a higher RBAC role on the subscription
Why it's wrong here
RBAC affects access, not policy compliance or automatic configuration correction.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume DeployIfNotExists automatically remediates all existing resources, but it only applies to new or updated resources, requiring a separate remediation task for existing noncompliant resources.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the DeployIfNotExists effect uses a linked ARM template (specified in the policy definition's 'deployment' property) that is deployed during evaluation. Remediation tasks create a managed identity (system-assigned or user-assigned) with the necessary permissions (e.g., Contributor) to deploy the template to the noncompliant resources. In a real-world scenario, if a policy requires HTTPS-only for storage accounts, the remediation task deploys a template that sets the 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly' property to 'true' on each noncompliant account, which is not triggered by simple resource moves or locks.
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.
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: Create and run a remediation task for the policy assignment — The DeployIfNotExists effect on a policy assignment automatically deploys a template to remediate noncompliant resources, but only for new or updated resources. Existing noncompliant resources require a manual remediation task to trigger the deployment of the template. Creating and running a remediation task for the policy assignment applies the required secure transfer configuration to all existing storage accounts, bringing them into compliance.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
This AZ-104 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Microsoft certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the AZ-104 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.