Question 1mediummultiple choice
Full question →mediummultiple choiceObjective-mapped
Exhibit
Storage account network settings: Public network access: Enabled from selected virtual networks Firewall status: No virtual network rules configured AppSubnet settings: Service endpoint for Microsoft.Storage: Not enabled Private endpoint: Not configured Requirement: Restrict access to AppSubnet only, without changing DNS.
Based on the exhibit, the security team wants AppSubnet to access an Azure Storage account through the public endpoint, but only that subnet should be allowed. They do not want a private IP or DNS changes. 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
Enable the Microsoft.Storage service endpoint on AppSubnet and add AppSubnet as a network rule on the storage account.
This keeps the storage account on its public endpoint while restricting access to the selected subnet. Service endpoints identify the traffic as coming from the approved VNet, and the storage firewall rule then allows only AppSubnet. Because no private IP or DNS change is needed, this is the best fit for the requirement.
B
Distractor review
Create a private endpoint for the storage account and disable public access.
A private endpoint changes the connectivity model by introducing a private IP and usually requires DNS updates. That directly conflicts with the requirement to avoid private IPs and DNS changes.
C
Distractor review
Attach a route table that sends storage traffic to the internet.
Routing traffic to the internet does not restrict the storage account to one subnet. It also does not configure the storage firewall to trust AppSubnet.
D
Distractor review
Grant the subnet a Reader role assignment on the storage account.
RBAC does not control network reachability to the public endpoint. Reader access only permits resource viewing and does not allow or deny storage traffic from a subnet.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable the Microsoft.Storage service endpoint on AppSubnet and add AppSubnet as a network rule on the storage account. — The requirement is to keep the storage account on its public endpoint and permit only AppSubnet, without introducing private IPs or DNS changes. That is exactly what a service endpoint plus a storage account virtual network rule provides. The service endpoint tags traffic from the subnet, and the storage firewall can then allow only that subnet while keeping all other sources blocked. Why others are wrong: A private endpoint would introduce a private IP and likely require private DNS. A route table cannot make the storage firewall trust a subnet and does not enforce the access control requirement. RBAC is about authorization inside Azure, not about network-level access to the storage public endpoint.
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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