- A
Assign the role at the storage account scope.
A resource-level assignment on the storage account grants access only to that one object. It is the narrowest practical scope for a single resource and avoids exposing unrelated resources in the same group.
- B
Assign the role at the Key Vault scope.
A role at the Key Vault resource scope limits access to that vault only. This keeps authorization tightly aligned to the exact asset the team needs to view or manage.
- C
Assign the role at the resource group scope.
Why wrong: Resource group scope would grant access to every resource inside the group, not just the two named resources. That is broader than the requirement and violates least privilege.
- D
Assign the role at the subscription scope.
Why wrong: Subscription scope would extend permissions to all resource groups in the subscription. That is much broader than needed for only two specific resources.
- E
Assign the role at the management group scope.
Why wrong: Management group scope would inherit to every subscription beneath it. That is appropriate for broad governance, but not for limiting access to two individual resources.
Quick Answer
The correct choices are assigning the Reader role at the storage account scope and at the Key Vault scope. This works because Azure RBAC resource scope assignment for specific resources is hierarchical: a role assigned at an individual resource scope applies only to that exact resource, not to siblings in the same resource group. By creating separate role assignments at each resource’s scope, you grant access to precisely those two resources while blocking access to all others in the group. On the AZ-104 exam, this tests your understanding that resource-level scopes are the most granular way to isolate permissions, and a common trap is assuming a resource group scope assignment can be restricted to only some of its resources—it cannot, as it applies to all resources within. Remember the memory tip: “Scope down to the resource, not the group” to avoid over-permissioning.
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 team needs Reader access to exactly two Azure resources that are in the same resource group, and they must not gain access to other resources in that group. Which two scope choices are appropriate? 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
Assign the role at the storage account scope.
Assigning the Reader role at the storage account scope (Option A) grants read-only access to exactly that storage account, and no other resources in the resource group. This is because Azure RBAC scopes are hierarchical, and a role assignment at a specific resource scope limits permissions to only that resource. Therefore, this meets the requirement of providing access to exactly two resources without granting access to others in the same resource group.
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 at the storage account scope.
Why this is correct
A resource-level assignment on the storage account grants access only to that one object. It is the narrowest practical scope for a single resource and avoids exposing unrelated resources in the same group.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Assign the role at the Key Vault scope.
Why this is correct
A role at the Key Vault resource scope limits access to that vault only. This keeps authorization tightly aligned to the exact asset the team needs to view or manage.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Assign the role at the resource group scope.
Why it's wrong here
Resource group scope would grant access to every resource inside the group, not just the two named resources. That is broader than the requirement and violates least privilege.
- ✗
Assign the role at the subscription scope.
Why it's wrong here
Subscription scope would extend permissions to all resource groups in the subscription. That is much broader than needed for only two specific resources.
- ✗
Assign the role at the management group scope.
Why it's wrong here
Management group scope would inherit to every subscription beneath it. That is appropriate for broad governance, but not for limiting access to two individual resources.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume assigning a role at the resource group scope is sufficient, but they overlook that it grants access to all resources in the group, not just the selected ones.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure RBAC uses a hierarchical scope model: management group > subscription > resource group > resource. Role assignments are inherited by all child scopes, so assigning at a higher scope grants permissions to all nested resources. To restrict access to exactly two resources, you must assign the role at each resource's individual scope (e.g., storage account and Key Vault). This is a common pattern for implementing the principle of least privilege in multi-resource environments.
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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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: Assign the role at the storage account scope. — Assigning the Reader role at the storage account scope (Option A) grants read-only access to exactly that storage account, and no other resources in the resource group. This is because Azure RBAC scopes are hierarchical, and a role assignment at a specific resource scope limits permissions to only that resource. Therefore, this meets the requirement of providing access to exactly two resources without granting access to others in the same resource group.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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