- A
Enable Azure Defender for Storage
Why wrong: Azure Defender detects threats but does not block access or log all access. It is not the primary solution for logging and network restriction.
- B
Enable diagnostic settings for the storage account and send logs to a Log Analytics workspace
This captures all requests and fulfills the logging requirement.
- C
Assign the 'Storage Blob Data Reader' role to the web app's managed identity
This grants read access to the web app without exposing keys, aligning with the requirement to allow read access from the web app.
- D
Configure the storage account firewall to allow access only from the virtual network/subnet of the web app
This restricts access to the web app's VNet, meeting the requirement to block outside access.
- E
Generate a SAS token and store it in the web app's configuration
Why wrong: SAS tokens can be leaked and do not provide the same level of security as managed identities; also, they do not meet the network restriction requirement.
AZ-204 Develop for Azure storage Practice Question
This AZ-204 practice question tests your understanding of develop for azure storage. 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.
A company stores sensitive customer data in Azure Blob Storage. They require that all access to the storage account be logged and that any access from outside the corporate network be denied. They also need to allow read access from a specific Azure web app without exposing the storage account publicly. Which three actions should be taken? (Choose 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
Enable diagnostic settings for the storage account and send logs to a Log Analytics workspace
Option B is correct because enabling diagnostic settings for the storage account and sending logs to a Log Analytics workspace captures all access logs (including read, write, and delete operations) as required by the scenario. This satisfies the logging requirement without exposing the storage account publicly, as logs are sent over the Azure backbone network.
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.
- ✗
Enable Azure Defender for Storage
Why it's wrong here
Azure Defender detects threats but does not block access or log all access. It is not the primary solution for logging and network restriction.
- ✓
Enable diagnostic settings for the storage account and send logs to a Log Analytics workspace
Why this is correct
This captures all requests and fulfills the logging requirement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Assign the 'Storage Blob Data Reader' role to the web app's managed identity
Why this is correct
This grants read access to the web app without exposing keys, aligning with the requirement to allow read access from the web app.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Configure the storage account firewall to allow access only from the virtual network/subnet of the web app
Why this is correct
This restricts access to the web app's VNet, meeting the requirement to block outside access.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Generate a SAS token and store it in the web app's configuration
Why it's wrong here
SAS tokens can be leaked and do not provide the same level of security as managed identities; also, they do not meet the network restriction requirement.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Azure Defender for Storage (a security monitoring service) with diagnostic logging, or they incorrectly assume that a SAS token is the only way to grant access to a web app, overlooking managed identity and role-based access control (RBAC).
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Diagnostic settings for Azure Blob Storage can capture 'StorageRead', 'StorageWrite', and 'StorageDelete' logs, which are sent to Log Analytics via the Azure Monitor pipeline. The firewall configuration (Option D) uses service endpoints or private endpoints to restrict access to a specific virtual network/subnet, ensuring that only traffic from the web app's subnet is allowed, while managed identity (Option C) uses Azure AD authentication to grant the web app's identity the 'Storage Blob Data Reader' role, eliminating the need for shared keys or SAS tokens.
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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What does this AZ-204 question test?
Develop for Azure storage — This question tests Develop for Azure storage — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable diagnostic settings for the storage account and send logs to a Log Analytics workspace — Option B is correct because enabling diagnostic settings for the storage account and sending logs to a Log Analytics workspace captures all access logs (including read, write, and delete operations) as required by the scenario. This satisfies the logging requirement without exposing the storage account publicly, as logs are sent over the Azure backbone network.
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