- A
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in the virtual network so the service gets a private IP.
A private endpoint places the storage service on a private IP address inside the VNet.
- B
Create and link the appropriate private DNS zone so the storage account name resolves to the private IP.
Private DNS is needed so clients resolve the storage FQDN to the private endpoint address.
- C
Enable a service endpoint on the subnet, because service endpoints create a private IP for the storage service.
Why wrong: Service endpoints do not create a private IP; they only extend network identity to the service.
- D
Assign a Reader role on the storage account, because RBAC determines the private address used by clients.
Why wrong: RBAC controls authorization, not the network path or DNS resolution for storage access.
- E
Disable the storage account firewall, because private endpoints only work when the public endpoint is open.
Why wrong: Private endpoints do not require the public firewall to be open, and disabling it is not the reason access works.
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Virtual Networking Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage virtual networking. 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 storage account should use a private IP address inside a virtual network, and workloads in that VNet must resolve the storage name to the private address. Which two items are required? 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
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in the virtual network so the service gets a private IP.
Option A is correct because a private endpoint assigns a private IP address from the virtual network to the storage account, enabling secure, direct connectivity over the Microsoft backbone without traversing the public internet. This is achieved by creating a network interface in the VNet that receives a private IP from the subnet range, which then routes traffic to the storage service via a private link.
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.
- ✓
Create a private endpoint for the storage account in the virtual network so the service gets a private IP.
Why this is correct
A private endpoint places the storage service on a private IP address inside the VNet.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Create and link the appropriate private DNS zone so the storage account name resolves to the private IP.
Why this is correct
Private DNS is needed so clients resolve the storage FQDN to the private endpoint address.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable a service endpoint on the subnet, because service endpoints create a private IP for the storage service.
Why it's wrong here
Service endpoints do not create a private IP; they only extend network identity to the service.
- ✗
Assign a Reader role on the storage account, because RBAC determines the private address used by clients.
Why it's wrong here
RBAC controls authorization, not the network path or DNS resolution for storage access.
- ✗
Disable the storage account firewall, because private endpoints only work when the public endpoint is open.
Why it's wrong here
Private endpoints do not require the public firewall to be open, and disabling it is not the reason access works.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse service endpoints with private endpoints, assuming both provide a private IP, when in fact only private endpoints assign a private IP from the VNet, while service endpoints merely route traffic over the Microsoft backbone using the service's public IP.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Private endpoints use Azure Private Link, which creates a network interface (NIC) in the specified subnet with a private IP from that subnet's range. DNS resolution is critical: without a private DNS zone linked to the VNet, the storage account's public FQDN (e.g., mystorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net) would still resolve to the public IP, breaking private connectivity. The private DNS zone (privatelink.blob.core.windows.net) must contain an A record mapping the FQDN to the private endpoint's private IP, and the VNet must be linked to that zone for automatic resolution.
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.
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Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — This question tests Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Create a private endpoint for the storage account in the virtual network so the service gets a private IP. — Option A is correct because a private endpoint assigns a private IP address from the virtual network to the storage account, enabling secure, direct connectivity over the Microsoft backbone without traversing the public internet. This is achieved by creating a network interface in the VNet that receives a private IP from the subnet range, which then routes traffic to the storage service via a private link.
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