- A
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.
A CanNotDelete lock prevents accidental deletion while still allowing normal updates and configuration changes inside the resource group.
- B
Use tags such as Department and Owner on the resources.
Tags travel with the resource and support chargeback or ownership reporting. They remain useful even when resources move between resource groups.
- C
Apply a ReadOnly lock to the resource group.
Why wrong: ReadOnly blocks write operations as well as deletions, which would interfere with the operators' need to manage the resources normally.
- D
Move the resource group to a management group.
Why wrong: Management groups organize subscriptions, not resource groups. They do not solve deletion protection or preserve chargeback labels on resources.
- E
Grant Resource Policy Contributor to the operators.
Why wrong: This role is about managing policy assignments, not protecting a resource group from deletion or preserving ownership information.
AZ-104 Manage Azure Identities and Governance Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of manage azure identities and governance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 production resource group contains application VMs and databases. Operators must be able to update resources inside the group, but nobody should be able to delete the whole group by accident. Finance also wants ownership data to remain with the resources if they are moved to another resource group. Which two actions should you take? 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
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.
Option A is correct because applying a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group prevents anyone from deleting the entire resource group, while still allowing operators to update resources inside it. This lock does not prevent resource-level deletions or modifications, so operators can continue to manage the VMs and databases as needed.
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.
- ✓
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.
Why this is correct
A CanNotDelete lock prevents accidental deletion while still allowing normal updates and configuration changes inside the resource group.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use tags such as Department and Owner on the resources.
Why this is correct
Tags travel with the resource and support chargeback or ownership reporting. They remain useful even when resources move between resource groups.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Apply a ReadOnly lock to the resource group.
Why it's wrong here
ReadOnly blocks write operations as well as deletions, which would interfere with the operators' need to manage the resources normally.
When this WOULD be correct
In a scenario where the requirement is to prevent any changes to resources (e.g., a critical production environment under audit), applying a ReadOnly lock to the resource group would be correct to ensure no updates or deletions occur.
- ✗
Move the resource group to a management group.
Why it's wrong here
Management groups organize subscriptions, not resource groups. They do not solve deletion protection or preserve chargeback labels on resources.
When this WOULD be correct
In an exam scenario where you need to apply consistent policies and RBAC across multiple subscriptions, moving a resource group to a management group would be correct to inherit management group-level policies or role assignments.
- ✗
Grant Resource Policy Contributor to the operators.
Why it's wrong here
This role is about managing policy assignments, not protecting a resource group from deletion or preserving ownership information.
When this WOULD be correct
In a scenario where you need to delegate policy management (e.g., creating, updating, or deleting policy definitions and assignments) to operators without granting them full administrative rights, Resource Policy Contributor would be the appropriate role.
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.
✓Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group.Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
A CanNotDelete lock prevents accidental deletion while still allowing normal updates and configuration changes inside the resource group.
✗Apply a ReadOnly lock to the resource group.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
A ReadOnly lock prevents all modifications, including updates to resources inside the group, which contradicts the requirement that operators must be able to update resources.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
In a scenario where the requirement is to prevent any changes to resources (e.g., a critical production environment under audit), applying a ReadOnly lock to the resource group would be correct to ensure no updates or deletions occur.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse 'prevent deletion' with 'prevent changes' and think a ReadOnly lock is a stronger form of protection, not realizing it blocks all updates.
✗Move the resource group to a management group.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Moving a resource group to a management group does not prevent accidental deletion of the resource group; management groups are for organizing subscriptions and applying governance, not for locking resources.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
In an exam scenario where you need to apply consistent policies and RBAC across multiple subscriptions, moving a resource group to a management group would be correct to inherit management group-level policies or role assignments.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that moving to a management group adds an extra layer of protection or governance, but it does not provide deletion prevention like a lock does.
✗Grant Resource Policy Contributor to the operators.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Resource Policy Contributor allows managing resource policies but does not prevent deletion of the resource group or ensure ownership data remains with resources when moved.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
In a scenario where you need to delegate policy management (e.g., creating, updating, or deleting policy definitions and assignments) to operators without granting them full administrative rights, Resource Policy Contributor would be the appropriate role.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse policy management with resource group protection, thinking that policy contributors can enforce compliance that prevents accidental deletion, but the role does not include lock management or tag inheritance.
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 confuse resource group locks with resource-level locks or assume that moving a resource group to a management group provides deletion protection, when in fact only explicit locks (CanNotDelete or ReadOnly) prevent deletion at the resource group scope.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure resource locks (CanNotDelete and ReadOnly) are applied at the management plane level, using Azure Resource Manager's role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce the lock. When a resource is moved to another resource group, tags (such as Department and Owner) persist with the resource because tags are part of the resource metadata, not the resource group. This ensures ownership data remains attached even after a move, which is critical for cost tracking and compliance in multi-tenant 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
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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..
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The correct answer is: Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group. — Option A is correct because applying a CanNotDelete lock to the resource group prevents anyone from deleting the entire resource group, while still allowing operators to update resources inside it. This lock does not prevent resource-level deletions or modifications, so operators can continue to manage the VMs and databases as needed.
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