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An administrator assigned a policy definition with the Modify effect to add tag Environment=Prod to resources in a subscription. Existing VMs still do not show the tag. Which two actions should the administrator take to bring the existing VMs into compliance? 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
Create a remediation task for the policy assignment.
A remediation task tells Azure Policy to apply the modify operation to resources that already exist. Without remediation, existing noncompliant resources may remain unchanged.
B
Best answer
Verify that the policy assignment identity has permission to modify tags at the assigned scope.
Modify policies use an identity to make changes on behalf of the assignment. That identity must have rights such as Contributor or a tag-specific write capability at the target scope.
C
Distractor review
Reassign the policy at the resource group scope only.
Changing scope might not be necessary and does not address the missing remediation action. The issue is that existing resources need to be processed, not merely reassigned.
D
Distractor review
Switch the policy effect to AuditIfNotExists.
AuditIfNotExists reports compliance status but does not change resources. It would not add the missing tag to the existing VMs.
E
Distractor review
Manually tag only the newest virtual machines.
Manual tagging is inconsistent and does not scale. It also bypasses the governance objective of using policy to remediate existing noncompliant resources.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a remediation task for the policy assignment. — To update existing VMs, the administrator must create a remediation task for the policy assignment and verify that the assignment's managed identity has permission to modify tags at the target scope. Modify policies can correct resources, but the correction is not automatic for already deployed items unless remediation is run. The identity also needs write access, otherwise remediation attempts will fail even when the policy is correctly assigned. Why others are wrong: Simply moving the assignment scope does not solve the lack of remediation. Audit-only policies report compliance but do not change anything. Manual updates are inconsistent and defeat the purpose of governance automation. The key issue here is applying the modify effect to existing resources with the right permissions.
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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