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Exhibit
Access review notes Requested access for user: auditor1 Scope needed: RG-Finance only Permitted actions: - View resource properties - View tags and configuration Prohibited actions: - Create, update, or delete resources - Access other resource groups Current assignment candidates: - Reader at subscription scope - Reader at RG-Finance scope - Contributor at RG-Finance scope
Based on the exhibit, an auditor needs to view all resources in RG-Finance but must not be able to make any changes. The auditor also should not have access to other resource groups. Which RBAC assignment best meets the requirement?
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
Distractor review
Reader at the subscription scope, because it is read-only and easy to manage.
Reader is read-only, but subscription scope would expose every resource group in the subscription. The requirement is to limit access to RG-Finance only, so subscription scope grants too much visibility.
B
Best answer
Reader at RG-Finance scope, because it allows viewing without granting write permissions.
Reader at the resource group scope gives the auditor visibility into the resources in RG-Finance without permitting changes. This is the narrowest built-in role and scope combination that satisfies the requirement to view the group only and avoid access to other resource groups.
C
Distractor review
Contributor at RG-Finance scope, because the auditor needs to read tags and configuration.
Contributor includes write permissions, which are explicitly not allowed. Even though it can read resource details, it is far broader than required and would let the auditor make changes to the resource group.
D
Distractor review
Reader at the management group scope, because all finance resources are grouped there.
Management group scope would likely include many subscriptions and resource groups, not just RG-Finance. That would expose far more resources than the auditor is supposed to see. The question asks for the narrowest correct scope.
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.
Technical deep dive
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
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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: Reader at RG-Finance scope, because it allows viewing without granting write permissions. — Reader at RG-Finance scope is the best fit because it provides read-only access limited to that one resource group. Azure RBAC scope inheritance means the assignment applies to all resources inside RG-Finance but not to other groups in the subscription. This exactly matches the auditor's requirement for visibility without modification rights. Why others are wrong: Subscription and management group scopes are too broad and would expose other resource groups. Contributor is wrong because it allows changes, which the auditor must not make. The scenario asks for limited visibility only, so the correct answer is the read-only role at the resource group scope.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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