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Exhibit
Shared resource group layout Resource group: rg-platform Resources: - VNet-vm - VM-web01 - VM-db01 - stlogs Requirement: A network engineer must create and modify subnets and network settings only for VNet-vm. They must not be able to change either VM or the storage account in the resource group.
Based on the exhibit, where should the Network Contributor role be assigned so the engineer can manage only VNet-vm and its subnets, but not other resources in rg-platform?
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
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Assign Network Contributor at the management group scope.
This would grant access too broadly and far beyond a single virtual network.
B
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Assign Network Contributor at the subscription scope.
Subscription scope still includes all resources in the subscription and is broader than the requirement.
C
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Assign Network Contributor at the resource group scope for rg-platform.
Resource group scope would include the VMs and storage account as well, which violates least privilege.
D
Best answer
Assign Network Contributor at the VNet-vm resource scope.
Assigning the role directly to the virtual network limits access to that specific network object and its child subnets while excluding unrelated resources in the same resource group.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: usable hosts are not the same as total addresses
Subnetting questions often tempt you into counting all addresses. In normal IPv4 subnets, the network and broadcast addresses are not usable host addresses.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
Subnetting questions test whether you can identify the network, broadcast address, usable range, mask and correct subnet. Slow down enough to calculate the block size correctly.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- Block size helps identify subnet boundaries.
- Network and broadcast addresses are not usable hosts in normal IPv4 subnets.
- The required host count determines the smallest suitable subnet.
TExam Day Tips
- Write the block size before choosing the subnet.
- Check whether the question asks for hosts, subnets or a specific address range.
- Do not confuse /24, /25, /26 and /27 host counts.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Assign Network Contributor at the VNet-vm resource scope. — The narrowest scope that satisfies the requirement is the VNet-vm resource itself. Azure RBAC inherited permissions would make resource group or subscription scope too broad because the engineer would also gain rights over the VMs and storage account. By assigning Network Contributor at the virtual network scope, the administrator gives subnet and network configuration control only where it is needed. Why others are wrong: Management group and subscription scopes are both too broad for a task limited to one virtual network. Resource group scope is also too broad because it covers every resource in rg-platform, including the VMs and storage account. The scenario specifically asks for the smallest scope that still permits network administration on only VNet-vm and its subnets.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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