- A
At the management group scope that contains the subscription
Why wrong: This would grant access far more broadly than needed and would affect multiple subscriptions.
- B
At the specific virtual machine resource scope
A resource scope limits the permission to only VM-App01, which matches the least-privilege requirement.
- C
At the resource group scope that contains the virtual machine
Why wrong: This would apply to every resource in the group, which is broader than the stated requirement.
- D
At the subscription scope that contains the resource group
Why wrong: This would allow access across the subscription and is not appropriate for a single VM task.
Question 873 of 1,170
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 support engineer needs to restart only one virtual machine named VM-App01. The engineer must not gain access to any other VM, storage account, or network resource in the resource group. At which scope should you assign the required RBAC role?
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
✓
At the specific virtual machine resource scope
Option B is correct because assigning the Virtual Machine Contributor role at the specific VM resource scope (VM-App01) grants the engineer permissions to restart only that VM, with no access to other VMs, storage accounts, or network resources in the same resource group. RBAC roles applied at a narrower scope (resource level) override broader scopes and limit permissions to that exact resource.
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.
- ✗
At the management group scope that contains the subscription
Why it's wrong here
This would grant access far more broadly than needed and would affect multiple subscriptions.
When this WOULD be correct
If the question required granting permissions to manage all virtual machines across multiple subscriptions under a management group, then assigning the role at the management group scope would be appropriate.
- ✓
At the specific virtual machine resource scope
Why this is correct
A resource scope limits the permission to only VM-App01, which matches the least-privilege requirement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
At the resource group scope that contains the virtual machine
Why it's wrong here
This would apply to every resource in the group, which is broader than the stated requirement.
When this WOULD be correct
If the question required the engineer to manage all virtual machines in the resource group (e.g., start/stop any VM) but not storage or network resources, assigning a VM Contributor role at the resource group scope would be appropriate, as it limits permissions to VMs only.
- ✗
At the subscription scope that contains the resource group
Why it's wrong here
This would allow access across the subscription and is not appropriate for a single VM task.
When this WOULD be correct
This scope would be correct if the requirement was to grant the support engineer the ability to restart any VM within the entire subscription, without restriction to a specific resource group or VM.
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The AZ-104 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓At the specific virtual machine resource scopeCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
A resource scope limits the permission to only VM-App01, which matches the least-privilege requirement.
✗At the management group scope that contains the subscriptionWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Assigning at the management group scope would grant permissions to all subscriptions and resources within that management group, far exceeding the requirement to restrict access to only VM-App01.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
If the question required granting permissions to manage all virtual machines across multiple subscriptions under a management group, then assigning the role at the management group scope would be appropriate.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that using a higher scope like management group is more efficient or covers all necessary resources, not realizing it violates the principle of least privilege required in this scenario.
✗At the resource group scope that contains the virtual machineWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Assigning the role at the resource group scope would grant the engineer permissions to all resources within that resource group, including other VMs, storage accounts, and network resources, violating the requirement to restrict access only to VM-App01.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
If the question required the engineer to manage all virtual machines in the resource group (e.g., start/stop any VM) but not storage or network resources, assigning a VM Contributor role at the resource group scope would be appropriate, as it limits permissions to VMs only.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates often think that assigning a role at the resource group scope is granular enough, not realizing that it applies to all resources in the group, not just the specific VM.
✗At the subscription scope that contains the resource groupWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Assigning the role at the subscription scope grants permissions to all resources in the subscription, including other VMs, storage accounts, and network resources, which violates the requirement to restrict access only to VM-App01.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
This scope would be correct if the requirement was to grant the support engineer the ability to restart any VM within the entire subscription, without restriction to a specific resource group or VM.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that assigning at the subscription level is simpler or more encompassing, overlooking the principle of least privilege and the specific access restriction required.
Analysis generated from the official AZ-104blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often default to assigning roles at the resource group scope for simplicity, overlooking that this grants permissions to all resources in the group, not just the target VM.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
RBAC in Azure uses a hierarchical scope model: management group > subscription > resource group > resource. When a role is assigned at a higher scope, permissions are inherited by all child scopes. To restrict access to a single VM, the role must be assigned at the VM resource scope, which is the most granular level. The Virtual Machine Contributor role includes the 'Microsoft.Compute/virtualMachines/restart/action' permission, which is required to restart the VM.
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.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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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: At the specific virtual machine resource scope — Option B is correct because assigning the Virtual Machine Contributor role at the specific VM resource scope (VM-App01) grants the engineer permissions to restart only that VM, with no access to other VMs, storage accounts, or network resources in the same resource group. RBAC roles applied at a narrower scope (resource level) override broader scopes and limit permissions to that exact resource.
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