- A
A metric alert on the deleted resource group's CPU
Why wrong: CPU metrics cannot detect a deletion event, and the resource would no longer exist after deletion.
- B
A log alert on a custom KQL query in a workspace only
Why wrong: A log alert can work if the activity data is already in a workspace, but the question asks for the native alert type for this subscription event.
- C
An activity log alert targeting the delete resource group operation
An activity log alert is the right tool for subscription-level events such as resource group deletion. It monitors the Azure Activity log directly, so it can react as soon as the delete operation is recorded. This avoids depending on resource-specific metrics or a separate workspace query pipeline for a basic administrative event.
- D
A backup alert from a Recovery Services vault
Why wrong: Backup alerts relate to backup jobs and vault operations, not to management-plane actions like deleting a resource group.
Quick Answer
The answer is an activity log alert targeting the delete resource group operation. This is correct because the Azure Activity Log automatically records all Azure Resource Manager control-plane actions, and resource group deletion is a management-plane event that is logged regardless of the resource types contained within the group. An activity log alert can be configured to fire specifically when the "Delete Resource Group" operation is recorded, making it the only alert type that directly monitors this administrative action. On the AZ-104 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between activity log alerts (for control-plane changes) and metric or log alerts (for performance or data-plane events). A common trap is choosing a metric alert or a service health alert, which do not capture resource group deletions. Remember the memory tip: "Activity for admin actions, metrics for machine performance"—if it’s a management operation like deletion, always think activity log alert.
AZ-104 Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of monitor and maintain azure resources. 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.
The subscription admin wants to receive an alert whenever anyone deletes a resource group, regardless of which resource type was inside it. Which alert type should be used?
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
An activity log alert targeting the delete resource group operation
Option C is correct because the 'Delete Resource Group' operation is an Azure Resource Manager control-plane action that is automatically logged in the Azure Activity Log. An activity log alert can be configured to fire whenever this specific operation is recorded, regardless of the resource types inside the group. This is the only alert type that directly monitors management-plane events like resource group deletion.
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.
- ✗
A metric alert on the deleted resource group's CPU
Why it's wrong here
CPU metrics cannot detect a deletion event, and the resource would no longer exist after deletion.
- ✗
A log alert on a custom KQL query in a workspace only
Why it's wrong here
A log alert can work if the activity data is already in a workspace, but the question asks for the native alert type for this subscription event.
- ✓
An activity log alert targeting the delete resource group operation
Why this is correct
An activity log alert is the right tool for subscription-level events such as resource group deletion. It monitors the Azure Activity log directly, so it can react as soon as the delete operation is recorded. This avoids depending on resource-specific metrics or a separate workspace query pipeline for a basic administrative event.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A backup alert from a Recovery Services vault
Why it's wrong here
Backup alerts relate to backup jobs and vault operations, not to management-plane actions like deleting a resource group.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse resource-level monitoring (metrics, logs) with control-plane monitoring (Activity Log), and assume a metric or log alert can detect a deletion event, when in fact only an activity log alert natively watches for Azure Resource Manager operations like resource group deletion.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Azure Activity Log records all control-plane operations (e.g., PUT, POST, DELETE) at the subscription level, and each operation has a unique 'operationName' value such as 'Microsoft.Resources/subscriptions/resourceGroups/delete'. Activity log alerts use Azure Monitor's built-in event-driven evaluation with a latency of typically 3–5 minutes, and they can be scoped to a subscription or resource group. A real-world scenario is auditing compliance: if a junior admin accidentally deletes a production resource group, an activity log alert can trigger an automated runbook to restore the group from a recent snapshot.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — This question tests Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: An activity log alert targeting the delete resource group operation — Option C is correct because the 'Delete Resource Group' operation is an Azure Resource Manager control-plane action that is automatically logged in the Azure Activity Log. An activity log alert can be configured to fire whenever this specific operation is recorded, regardless of the resource types inside the group. This is the only alert type that directly monitors management-plane events like resource group deletion.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
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