- A
Change the size of an existing virtual machine in the resource group.
CanNotDelete blocks deletion, but it does not block normal write operations such as resizing an existing VM.
- B
Delete an unused storage account from the resource group.
Why wrong: Deleting a resource is exactly what a CanNotDelete lock prevents.
- C
Add or update a tag on an existing resource.
Tag updates are write operations, and CanNotDelete does not stop non-delete changes.
- D
Delete the entire resource group to rebuild it from scratch.
Why wrong: The lock protects both the group and the resources from deletion until the lock is removed.
- E
Create a new storage account in the locked resource group.
Creating resources is allowed because CanNotDelete only prevents deletion, not deployment of new resources.
AZ-104 Manage Azure Identities and Governance Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of manage azure identities and governance. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 is locked during a change freeze with a CanNotDelete lock. Administrators still need to keep the environment healthy without removing the lock. Which three actions can still be completed? Select three.
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
Change the size of an existing virtual machine in the resource group.
A CanNotDelete lock prevents deletion of resources but allows all management operations that do not involve deletion. Changing the size of an existing virtual machine is a modification operation, not a deletion, so it is permitted under this lock type.
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.
- ✓
Change the size of an existing virtual machine in the resource group.
Why this is correct
CanNotDelete blocks deletion, but it does not block normal write operations such as resizing an existing VM.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Delete an unused storage account from the resource group.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting a resource is exactly what a CanNotDelete lock prevents.
- ✓
Add or update a tag on an existing resource.
Why this is correct
Tag updates are write operations, and CanNotDelete does not stop non-delete changes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Delete the entire resource group to rebuild it from scratch.
Why it's wrong here
The lock protects both the group and the resources from deletion until the lock is removed.
- ✓
Create a new storage account in the locked resource group.
Why this is correct
Creating resources is allowed because CanNotDelete only prevents deletion, not deployment of new resources.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse CanNotDelete with ReadOnly locks, thinking all modifications are blocked, or they assume creating new resources is prevented by a lock, but CanNotDelete only blocks deletion, not creation or modification.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure resource locks operate at the management plane level, applying to all resource types within the scope. The CanNotDelete lock uses Azure Resource Manager's role-based access control to deny DELETE operations while allowing PUT, PATCH, and POST operations. This means actions like resizing VMs, adding tags, or creating new resources (which are PUT operations) are unaffected, but any DELETE call returns a 403 Forbidden error.
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.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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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: Change the size of an existing virtual machine in the resource group. — A CanNotDelete lock prevents deletion of resources but allows all management operations that do not involve deletion. Changing the size of an existing virtual machine is a modification operation, not a deletion, so it is permitted under this lock type.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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