Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Requirement summary: - Azure VMs in AppSubnet must access StorageAccount1 - Only AppSubnet should be allowed - The storage account should remain reachable through its public endpoint - No private IP is required
Based on the exhibit, what should the administrator configure to meet the storage access 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
Best answer
Enable the Microsoft.Storage service endpoint on AppSubnet and allow that subnet on the storage account.
A service endpoint lets the subnet reach the storage service over the Azure backbone while the storage account still uses its public endpoint. Combined with the storage account's network rules, access can be restricted to AppSubnet only.
B
Distractor review
Create a private endpoint and disable all public network access.
That would change the design to private-only access, which is not what the requirement asks for.
C
Distractor review
Create a VPN gateway between the subnet and the storage account.
VPN gateways provide network connectivity between networks, not service-level access control to a storage account.
D
Distractor review
Attach a NAT gateway to the subnet and add a route table entry.
NAT gateway handles outbound translation, but it does not restrict which subnets may access the storage account.
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 allow that subnet on the storage account. — When the requirement says the storage account should remain reachable through its public endpoint but only from one subnet, a service endpoint plus storage account network rules is the right fit. The subnet identity is extended to the storage service, and the account can be limited to that subnet. This keeps the public endpoint available while still applying network restriction. Why others are wrong: Private endpoints make the service private, which is not required. VPN gateways are for network-to-network connectivity, not storage authorization. NAT gateways do not control storage reachability. The exhibit explicitly asks for public endpoint access with subnet restriction, which matches a service endpoint design.
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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