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You have an Azure App Service web app that uses a system-assigned managed identity. The app needs to read a secret stored in Azure Key Vault. You need to grant the app the minimum required permissions to access the secret. Which RBAC role should you assign to the managed identity at the Key Vault scope?

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You have an Azure App Service web app that uses a system-assigned managed identity. The app needs to read a secret stored in Azure Key Vault. You need to grant the app the minimum required permissions to access the secret. Which RBAC role should you assign to the managed identity at the Key Vault scope?

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Why each option matters

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A

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Key Vault Reader

This role provides read access to the Key Vault metadata but not to the actual secret values. It is for viewing vault properties, not secrets.

B

Best answer

Key Vault Secrets User

This role grants permission to read secrets (get, list) from the vault. It is the least privileged role that allows reading secret values.

C

Distractor review

Key Vault Secrets Officer

This role allows creation, deletion, and management of secrets, which is more than read access. It violates the principle of least privilege.

D

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Contributor

This role grants management plane access to the Key Vault resource (e.g., configure firewall, network settings) but does not grant access to read secrets. Data plane access must be granted explicitly.

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

Questions learners often ask

What does this AZ-204 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Key Vault Secrets User — Azure Key Vault supports RBAC for data plane operations. The 'Key Vault Secrets User' role grants permission to read secrets only. The 'Key Vault Reader' role only allows listing and reading metadata of vaults, not secrets. 'Key Vault Secrets Officer' allows management of secrets (create/delete) which is more than read. 'Contributor' at the vault level grants management plane access but not data plane. The correct role is 'Key Vault Secrets User' (or the Azure RBAC role: 'Key Vault Secrets User'). Note: The classic access policies also exist, but with RBAC you assign roles.

What should I do if I get this AZ-204 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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