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Finance wants every resource created in one production resource group to receive the tag CostCenter=FINSVC automatically, but deployments should not be blocked if a template omits the tag. Existing resources should be updated when possible. Which two actions should the administrator take? Select two.

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Finance wants every resource created in one production resource group to receive the tag CostCenter=FINSVC automatically, but deployments should not be blocked if a template omits the tag. Existing resources should be updated when possible. Which two actions should the administrator take? Select two.

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

Assign a Modify policy that adds or updates the CostCenter tag.

The Modify effect can automatically add or update tags without blocking the deployment. That matches the requirement to keep deployments flowing while enforcing the tag.

B

Best answer

Run a remediation task for noncompliant existing resources.

Remediation updates already deployed resources so they can receive the tag as well. Without remediation, the policy would mostly affect new or changed resources.

C

Distractor review

Apply a ReadOnly lock to the resource group to keep tags consistent.

ReadOnly would block normal operational changes, including the tag updates you are trying to automate. It is not a tagging strategy.

D

Distractor review

Assign Reader to the resource group to ensure tag visibility.

Reader provides visibility but does not create or modify tags. It has no effect on compliance enforcement.

E

Distractor review

Use only an Audit policy so teams can see missing tags.

Audit reports noncompliance but does not correct it. The scenario specifically requires automatic tagging when possible.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic

NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
  • PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
  • Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
  • NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.

TExam Day Tips

  • Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
  • Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
  • Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.

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What does this AZ-104 question test?

Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Assign a Modify policy that adds or updates the CostCenter tag. — A Modify policy is the best fit because it can add or update the CostCenter tag without blocking deployments that forget the tag. Existing resources still need a remediation task so Azure can apply the change retroactively where supported. This combination keeps operations flowing while steadily improving tag compliance across both new and existing resources. Why others are wrong: A ReadOnly lock would interfere with normal operations and does not automate tagging. Reader is only a visibility role, not a governance tool. Audit-only policies are useful for reporting but do not satisfy the requirement to add the tag automatically when possible.

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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