- A
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.
CanNotDelete prevents deletion while still allowing normal update operations. That makes it the right lock for a freeze where changes are allowed but removal is not.
- B
Apply a ReadOnly lock to the resource group.
Why wrong: ReadOnly blocks write operations such as resizing VMs, changing tags, and editing NSGs. That would break the stated operational requirement.
- C
Place the CanNotDelete lock at the resource group scope so it covers current and future resources.
A lock on the resource group protects every resource inside it, including resources added later. This is better than locking individual resources one by one.
- D
Use Azure Policy to deny all delete requests.
Why wrong: Azure Policy is for configuration compliance and can govern create or update behavior, but it is not the right mechanism for deletion protection in this scenario.
- E
Add a Protected=true tag and use it to prevent deletion.
Why wrong: Tags are useful for classification and cost tracking, but they do not enforce any security or change-prevention behavior by themselves.
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 production resource group must be protected from accidental deletion during a change freeze. Administrators still need to update VM sizes, rotate tags, and change NSG rules. Which two actions should the administrator take? 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
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.
Option A is correct because applying a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group prevents the entire resource group from being deleted, while still allowing administrators to update VM sizes, rotate tags, and modify NSG rules. This lock type blocks delete operations but permits all read and write operations, aligning with the requirement to protect against accidental deletion during a change freeze while maintaining administrative flexibility.
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.
- ✓
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.
Why this is correct
CanNotDelete prevents deletion while still allowing normal update operations. That makes it the right lock for a freeze where changes are allowed but removal is not.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Apply a ReadOnly lock to the resource group.
Why it's wrong here
ReadOnly blocks write operations such as resizing VMs, changing tags, and editing NSGs. That would break the stated operational requirement.
- ✓
Place the CanNotDelete lock at the resource group scope so it covers current and future resources.
Why this is correct
A lock on the resource group protects every resource inside it, including resources added later. This is better than locking individual resources one by one.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use Azure Policy to deny all delete requests.
Why it's wrong here
Azure Policy is for configuration compliance and can govern create or update behavior, but it is not the right mechanism for deletion protection in this scenario.
- ✗
Add a Protected=true tag and use it to prevent deletion.
Why it's wrong here
Tags are useful for classification and cost tracking, but they do not enforce any security or change-prevention behavior by themselves.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the CanNotDelete lock with a ReadOnly lock, assuming any lock will block all changes, or they mistakenly think Azure Policy or tags can directly prevent deletion without additional configuration, leading them to select options that either over-restrict or under-protect the resource group.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
Azure Policy is for configuration compliance and can govern create or update behavior, but it is not the right mechanism for deletion protection in this scenario.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure Resource Manager locks operate at the management plane level, applying to the resource group scope and all child resources by default, but they do not affect the data plane (e.g., VM guest OS operations). The CanNotDelete lock uses the Azure RBAC authorization check to deny DELETE calls at the specified scope, while allowing PUT, PATCH, and GET operations, making it ideal for freeze scenarios where updates are still needed. A common subtlety is that locks are inherited by all resources within the scope, but they do not prevent changes to resource properties that are not delete operations, such as updating VM sizes via PUT requests.
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
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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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: Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group. — Option A is correct because applying a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group prevents the entire resource group from being deleted, while still allowing administrators to update VM sizes, rotate tags, and modify NSG rules. This lock type blocks delete operations but permits all read and write operations, aligning with the requirement to protect against accidental deletion during a change freeze while maintaining administrative flexibility.
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