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Users on the internet cannot access an HTTPS website hosted on VM-Web01. The VM has a public IP address, the web service is running, and the guest OS firewall allows TCP 443. What is the most likely Azure-side issue?

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Users on the internet cannot access an HTTPS website hosted on VM-Web01. The VM has a public IP address, the web service is running, and the guest OS firewall allows TCP 443. What is the most likely Azure-side issue?

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

The NSG does not allow inbound TCP 443

A missing or denying NSG rule on TCP 443 would block internet access to the website.

B

Distractor review

The VM uses managed disks

Managed disks do not block inbound HTTPS access.

C

Distractor review

Azure Backup is not enabled

Backup configuration does not affect HTTPS connectivity.

D

Distractor review

The storage account uses the Cool tier

Storage access tier is unrelated to web traffic to the VM.

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

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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: The NSG does not allow inbound TCP 443 — If the service and guest OS firewall are configured correctly, the most likely Azure-side issue is that the network security group does not allow inbound TCP 443 to the subnet or NIC.

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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