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Your company uses Microsoft Entra ID. A new engineer must be able to create virtual machines in RG-Dev but must not be able to assign roles to other users. Which built-in role should you assign at the RG-Dev scope?

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Your company uses Microsoft Entra ID. A new engineer must be able to create virtual machines in RG-Dev but must not be able to assign roles to other users. Which built-in role should you assign at the RG-Dev scope?

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

Distractor review

Owner

Owner includes full resource management and the ability to delegate access, which is more than required.

B

Best answer

Virtual Machine Contributor

This allows VM management in the resource group without permission to grant access.

C

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User Access Administrator

This role manages access assignments and does not match the requirement.

D

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Reader

Reader cannot create virtual machines.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

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How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

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.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • 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.

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FAQ

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What does this AZ-104 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Virtual Machine Contributor — The Virtual Machine Contributor role allows management of virtual machines without granting permissions to manage access. Owner and User Access Administrator can manage role assignments, while Reader cannot create resources.

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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