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Implement Azure security →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct answer is that the policy denies deployment of resources in locations other than eastus or westus. This is because the Azure Policy definition uses a Deny effect combined with a condition that checks the resource location against the allowedLocations parameter; if the location is not in the list, the deployment is blocked entirely, rather than merely audited or modified. On the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Azure Policy effects enforce compliance, and a common trap is confusing Deny with Audit or Append—remember that Deny stops the action before it happens, while Audit only logs it. A useful memory tip is to think of Deny as a bouncer who refuses entry to anyone not on the guest list, whereas Audit is just a camera that records who walks in.

AZ-204 Implement Azure security Practice Question

This AZ-204 practice question tests your understanding of implement azure security. 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.

Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "mode": "Indexed",
    "parameters": {
      "allowedLocations": {
        "type": "array",
        "defaultValue": [
          "eastus",
          "westus"
        ]
      }
    },
    "policyRule": {
      "if": {
        "not": {
          "field": "location",
          "in": "[parameters('allowedLocations')]"
        }
      },
      "then": {
        "effect": "deny"
      }
    }
  }
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an Azure Policy definition. When applied to a subscription, what is the effect of this policy?

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Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "mode": "Indexed",
    "parameters": {
      "allowedLocations": {
        "type": "array",
        "defaultValue": [
          "eastus",
          "westus"
        ]
      }
    },
    "policyRule": {
      "if": {
        "not": {
          "field": "location",
          "in": "[parameters('allowedLocations')]"
        }
      },
      "then": {
        "effect": "deny"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

✓

Deny deployment of resources in locations other than eastus or westus

Option B is correct. The policy denies any resource deployment if the location is not in the allowedLocations parameter (eastus or westus). Option A is wrong because it audits, not denies. Option C is wrong because it denies if the location is in the list, not outside. Option D is wrong because it does not append tags.

Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    Audit resources in locations other than eastus or westus

    Why it's wrong here

    The effect is 'deny', not 'audit'.

  • ✗

    Append a tag to resources in eastus or westus

    Why it's wrong here

    The effect is 'deny', not 'append'.

  • ✗

    Deny deployment of resources in eastus or westus

    Why it's wrong here

    It denies if location is NOT in the list.

  • ✓

    Deny deployment of resources in locations other than eastus or westus

    Why this is correct

    The policy denies if location is not in the allowed list.

    Related concept

    Standard ACLs match source addresses.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match

ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Standard ACLs match source addresses.
  • Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
  • The first matching ACL entry is used.
  • There is usually an implicit deny at the end.

TExam Day Tips

  • Check inbound versus outbound direction.
  • Read the ACL from top to bottom.
  • Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.

Key takeaway

ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related AZ-204 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.

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What does this AZ-204 question test?

Implement Azure security — This question tests Implement Azure security — Standard ACLs match source addresses..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Deny deployment of resources in locations other than eastus or westus — Option B is correct. The policy denies any resource deployment if the location is not in the allowedLocations parameter (eastus or westus). Option A is wrong because it audits, not denies. Option C is wrong because it denies if the location is in the list, not outside. Option D is wrong because it does not append tags.

What should I do if I get this AZ-204 question wrong?

Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related AZ-204 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Standard ACLs match source addresses.

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