Question 1hardmulti select
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A user had a direct Reader assignment on a virtual machine, but that assignment was removed. The user can still open the VM blade and view its properties. Which two sources could still be granting access? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
A Reader assignment at the parent resource group, subscription, or management group scope can still be inherited by the VM.
RBAC inheritance flows downward from management group to subscription to resource group to resource. A broader-scope Reader assignment would still allow the user to view the VM even after the direct VM-level assignment was removed. This is the most common reason access appears to persist.
B
Best answer
Membership in an Entra security group that has Reader at an inherited scope can still provide visibility to the VM.
Role assignments can be granted to groups, and users inherit the permissions of their group memberships. If the security group has Reader at the subscription or resource-group scope, the user will still be able to view the VM. This often surprises administrators who check only direct assignments.
C
Distractor review
A CanNotDelete lock on the VM is granting the user permission to view it.
Locks do not grant access; they only restrict certain actions on already authorized users. A CanNotDelete lock would not create read visibility or replace RBAC. This option confuses protection controls with authorization controls.
D
Distractor review
An Azure Policy assignment that audits the VM is granting read access through compliance evaluation.
Policy can evaluate or deny conditions, but it does not grant RBAC permissions for users to open resource blades. Audit effects generate compliance data, not access rights. This distractor mixes enforcement with authorization.
E
Distractor review
A private endpoint connected to the VM subnet is providing inherited read permission through networking.
Private endpoints affect network reachability for supported services; they do not authorize Azure portal access to compute resources. A VM blade being visible is an RBAC issue, not a private networking issue. The option is unrelated to the symptom.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A Reader assignment at the parent resource group, subscription, or management group scope can still be inherited by the VM. — If a direct VM-level role was removed but visibility remains, the most likely explanation is inherited access. RBAC assignments at a parent scope, such as the resource group, subscription, or management group, still apply to the VM. Group-based role assignments can also continue to grant the same visibility. Those inherited paths are the first places to check when troubleshooting lingering access. Why others are wrong: Locks and policy do not grant read permissions, and private endpoints are networking features rather than authorization controls. They may affect behavior in other scenarios, but they do not explain why a user can still view a VM after a direct role removal.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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