Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Exhibit
Container properties: Container name: auditlogs Immutable storage: enabled Immutability policy mode: Unlocked Retention period: 30 days Allow protected append writes: Yes Compliance note: the retention period has been tested and approved, and the organization wants the setting to be fixed so it cannot be shortened later.
Based on the exhibit, what should the administrator do to prevent anyone from changing the retention settings after validation?
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
Lock the immutability policy after validation is complete.
An unlocked immutability policy allows authorized changes during setup and testing. Once the retention period is validated, locking the policy prevents shortening or weakening retention settings later, which is exactly what the compliance note requires.
B
Distractor review
Move the container to the Cool access tier to preserve the retention period.
Access tier changes affect storage cost and retrieval behavior, not immutability enforcement. They do not prevent someone from changing the retention configuration.
C
Distractor review
Create a blob snapshot every day so the retention settings cannot be edited.
Snapshots help preserve data versions, but they do not lock or protect the container's retention policy settings. The exhibit asks about preventing policy changes, not about copying data.
D
Distractor review
Enable container public access so the audit logs are easier to verify.
Public access weakens security and does not help with immutability. It would expose the logs unnecessarily and still would not lock the retention settings.
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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.
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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: Lock the immutability policy after validation is complete. — The policy is currently unlocked, which means it can still be adjusted during testing. The organization now wants the retention period to be fixed so it cannot be reduced later. Locking the immutability policy is the correct action because it makes the retention configuration permanent and enforces the compliance requirement for audit logs. Why others are wrong: Changing access tiers does not control immutability. Snapshots protect data copies, but they do not prevent changes to the retention policy itself. Public access is unrelated to policy enforcement and would unnecessarily expose sensitive audit data. The key action here is locking the policy, not altering storage access or redundancy.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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