- A
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to RG-Prod.
CanNotDelete protects the resource group and its resources from accidental deletion while still allowing normal updates.
- B
Apply a ReadOnly lock to RG-Prod.
Why wrong: ReadOnly would block necessary updates and is more disruptive than the requirement calls for.
- C
Use Azure Policy with a Modify effect to add the CostCenter tag to new resources.
Modify is the right policy effect when the organization wants tagging enforced automatically without blocking deployments.
- D
Grant Reader to the finance team on the resource group.
Why wrong: Reader provides visibility only and does not prevent deletion or enforce tags.
- E
Create a private endpoint for RG-Prod.
Why wrong: Private endpoints are a networking feature and have no effect on deletion prevention or tag governance.
AZ-104 Manage Azure Identities and Governance Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of manage azure identities and governance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
RG-Prod hosts line-of-business workloads. The business wants to prevent accidental deletion of the resource group during change freezes and also ensure every new resource carries a CostCenter tag for chargeback. Which two governance controls should be used? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to RG-Prod.
Option A is correct because applying a CanNotDelete lock to RG-Prod prevents the resource group from being deleted during change freezes, which directly meets the requirement to prevent accidental deletion. This lock type allows read and update operations but blocks delete operations, making it ideal for protecting critical resources without impacting ongoing workloads.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Apply a CanNotDelete lock to RG-Prod.
Why this is correct
CanNotDelete protects the resource group and its resources from accidental deletion while still allowing normal updates.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Apply a ReadOnly lock to RG-Prod.
Why it's wrong here
ReadOnly would block necessary updates and is more disruptive than the requirement calls for.
- ✓
Use Azure Policy with a Modify effect to add the CostCenter tag to new resources.
Why this is correct
Modify is the right policy effect when the organization wants tagging enforced automatically without blocking deployments.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Grant Reader to the finance team on the resource group.
Why it's wrong here
Reader provides visibility only and does not prevent deletion or enforce tags.
- ✗
Create a private endpoint for RG-Prod.
Why it's wrong here
Private endpoints are a networking feature and have no effect on deletion prevention or tag governance.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse a ReadOnly lock with a CanNotDelete lock, assuming any lock prevents deletion, but ReadOnly locks also block updates, which would break production workloads, while the correct choice is the less restrictive CanNotDelete lock for deletion prevention only.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure Resource Manager locks are applied at the management group, subscription, resource group, or resource scope and are inherited by child resources; a CanNotDelete lock prevents delete operations but still allows all other operations, including modifications. Azure Policy with a Modify effect uses a managed identity to automatically add or alter tags on new or existing resources during resource creation or update, ensuring compliance without manual intervention. The Modify effect is evaluated during resource creation and can be combined with a policy definition that targets specific resource types or scopes.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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How this comes up in practice
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Manage Azure Identities and Governance — This question tests Manage Azure Identities and Governance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Apply a CanNotDelete lock to RG-Prod. — Option A is correct because applying a CanNotDelete lock to RG-Prod prevents the resource group from being deleted during change freezes, which directly meets the requirement to prevent accidental deletion. This lock type allows read and update operations but blocks delete operations, making it ideal for protecting critical resources without impacting ongoing workloads.
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