- A
Assign the role directly to each operator at the resource group scope.
Why wrong: Direct user assignments do not meet the requirement for automatic removal through group membership changes. They also create extra administration work whenever the team changes.
- B
Create an Entra ID group, add the operators to it, and assign a custom least-privilege role to the group at the resource group scope.
Using a group makes access management dynamic, because removing someone from the group immediately removes their effective permissions. Assigning the role at the resource group scope also ensures any new VM in that group inherits the access automatically, while a custom role can keep permissions limited to read and restart actions.
- C
Assign Virtual Machine Contributor to the team at the subscription scope.
Why wrong: This is too broad because it grants more VM management capabilities than the requirement calls for and applies across the entire subscription instead of one resource group.
- D
Use a resource lock and add the operators as lock owners.
Why wrong: Locks are not an access-management mechanism. They do not grant read or restart permissions and do not integrate with group membership the way RBAC does.
Quick Answer
The answer is to create an Entra ID group, add the operators to it, and assign a custom least-privilege role at the resource group scope. This configuration satisfies both requirements because Azure RBAC with Entra ID group for automatic access removal works by simply removing the user from the group when they leave the team, instantly revoking all associated role assignments. Additionally, role assignments at the resource group scope are inherited by all child resources, so any new VMs added to that group automatically receive the same permissions without manual updates. On the AZ-104 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of role inheritance versus resource-specific assignments, and a common trap is choosing a role assigned directly to each VM, which breaks inheritance and requires reconfiguration for new resources. The key insight is that Azure RBAC is hierarchical, so scope-level assignments propagate downward. Memory tip: think “group for people, scope for inheritance” to avoid over-permissioning and manual updates.
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 project team has 12 operators who need to read resource properties and restart only the virtual machines in one application resource group. Access should be removed automatically when an operator leaves the team, and any new VMs added to that resource group should inherit the same access without further changes. What should the administrator configure?
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
Create an Entra ID group, add the operators to it, and assign a custom least-privilege role to the group at the resource group scope.
Option B is correct because it uses an Entra ID group to manage access, which allows automatic removal of operators from the group when they leave the team, and any new VMs added to the resource group will inherit the role assignment at the resource group scope. A custom least-privilege role ensures operators can only read resource properties and restart VMs, meeting the specific requirements without over-permissioning.
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 the role directly to each operator at the resource group scope.
Why it's wrong here
Direct user assignments do not meet the requirement for automatic removal through group membership changes. They also create extra administration work whenever the team changes.
- ✓
Create an Entra ID group, add the operators to it, and assign a custom least-privilege role to the group at the resource group scope.
Why this is correct
Using a group makes access management dynamic, because removing someone from the group immediately removes their effective permissions. Assigning the role at the resource group scope also ensures any new VM in that group inherits the access automatically, while a custom role can keep permissions limited to read and restart actions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Assign Virtual Machine Contributor to the team at the subscription scope.
Why it's wrong here
This is too broad because it grants more VM management capabilities than the requirement calls for and applies across the entire subscription instead of one resource group.
- ✗
Use a resource lock and add the operators as lock owners.
Why it's wrong here
Locks are not an access-management mechanism. They do not grant read or restart permissions and do not integrate with group membership the way RBAC does.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse resource locks with RBAC permissions, thinking locks can control access, or they overlook the need for a group-based approach to meet the automatic access removal requirement, instead choosing direct assignments or overly broad subscription-level roles.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure RBAC role assignments at the resource group scope are inherited by all resources within that group, including new VMs, ensuring automatic inheritance. The custom role can be defined using Azure PowerShell or CLI with specific actions like 'Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines/read' and 'Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines/restart/action', and the Entra ID group membership is managed by the team lead or HR system, enabling automated access lifecycle management via dynamic groups or group-based licensing.
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: Create an Entra ID group, add the operators to it, and assign a custom least-privilege role to the group at the resource group scope. — Option B is correct because it uses an Entra ID group to manage access, which allows automatic removal of operators from the group when they leave the team, and any new VMs added to the resource group will inherit the role assignment at the resource group scope. A custom least-privilege role ensures operators can only read resource properties and restart VMs, meeting the specific requirements without over-permissioning.
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