Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Current access review: - User: Alex - Existing role: Virtual Machine Contributor - Scope: RG-Training - Requirement: Alex must read VM properties and restart only VM-Training01. - Alex must not delete the VM, manage disks, or change networking settings.
Based on the exhibit, what should the administrator create to let Alex restart one VM and read its properties without giving broader permissions?
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
Create a custom role that includes only the required VM read and restart actions.
A custom role lets the administrator define only the actions needed for the task, such as reading VM properties and restarting the VM. That is the cleanest least-privilege solution when built-in roles are broader than necessary.
B
Distractor review
Create an Azure Policy assignment that allows restart operations on the VM.
Azure Policy is used for governance and compliance, not for granting user permissions to operate a VM.
C
Distractor review
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to the VM resource.
A lock can block deletion, but it does not grant the restart and read permissions Alex needs.
D
Distractor review
Move the VM to a management group so the permissions become more specific.
Management groups organize subscriptions; they do not directly define fine-grained permissions for one VM.
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: Create a custom role that includes only the required VM read and restart actions. — A custom role is the right choice because the built-in Virtual Machine Contributor role is too broad for the stated requirement. By defining only the needed read and restart actions, the administrator can avoid granting delete, disk, or networking permissions. The role can then be assigned at the appropriate scope, such as the VM or its resource group, depending on how many resources Alex should manage. Why others are wrong: Azure Policy does not grant operational access to users. A CanNotDelete lock only protects against deletion and does not authorize restart operations. Management groups are for organizing subscriptions and applying inheritance, not for replacing a custom least-privilege RBAC 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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