Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Compliance report excerpt Policy assignment: Require-department-tag Scope: corp-root management group Effect: Deny Noncompliant resources: - rg-merger01/storage accounts - rg-merger02/storage accounts Exception request: - Allow only resource group rg-merger01 to bypass this policy for 45 days - Keep the policy active for everyone else
Based on the exhibit, a compliance dashboard shows that several storage accounts are marked noncompliant because they do not have the required tag. The policy itself is correct, but one business unit needs a temporary exception for a single resource group during a merger. What should the administrator configure?
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 policy exemption at the rg-merger01 resource group scope.
A policy exemption lets the administrator document and scope a temporary exception without disabling the policy for the rest of the environment. Because the request applies to one resource group for a limited time, an exemption at that scope is the cleanest governance solution.
B
Distractor review
Delete the policy assignment from corp-root and recreate it later.
Deleting the assignment would remove enforcement for the entire management group, not just the requested resource group. That would create a governance gap and allow other noncompliant resources to slip through during the merger period.
C
Distractor review
Move rg-merger01 to a separate subscription so the policy no longer applies.
Moving the resource group is disruptive and unnecessary. It also does not solve the policy control problem in the simplest way. Azure Policy exemptions are specifically designed for temporary, scoped exceptions without restructuring the environment.
D
Distractor review
Change the policy effect to Audit so the resources can remain noncompliant.
Audit removes enforcement for everyone and would permit any resource to violate the tag requirement. The organization wants a single temporary exception, not a weaker policy baseline for all resources under the management group.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A policy exemption at the rg-merger01 resource group scope. — The administrator should configure a policy exemption for rg-merger01. Exemptions are intended for temporary, justified exceptions to an otherwise valid policy assignment. This preserves the deny behavior for the rest of the management group while allowing only the specified resource group to bypass the rule during the merger window. Why others are wrong: Deleting the assignment or switching to Audit would weaken governance for many resources, not just one. Moving the resource group is operationally disruptive and unnecessary. The key clue is that the policy is correct and only a single, time-limited exception is needed, which is exactly what an exemption provides.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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