- A
Disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles for Microsoft Entra ID users
Correct. Disabling shared key access prevents the use of account keys, and RBAC grants permissions to specific Microsoft Entra ID users, enforcing Microsoft Entra ID-only authentication.
- B
Enable Microsoft Entra ID authentication and use SAS tokens with a stored access policy
Why wrong: Incorrect. SAS tokens can be generated with shared keys or user delegation keys, but they do not enforce Microsoft Entra ID-only access; shared keys could still be used.
- C
Enable firewall and virtual network service endpoints, then assign RBAC roles
Why wrong: Incorrect. This restricts network access but does not prevent the use of shared keys from allowed networks.
- D
Use user-delegation SAS tokens and disable shared key access
Incorrect. User-delegation SAS tokens are an improvement, but they are still SAS tokens and do not require Microsoft Entra ID authentication for every request; the account could still be accessed via SAS tokens without Microsoft Entra ID identity.
AZ-204 Implement Azure security Practice Question
This AZ-204 practice question tests your understanding of implement azure security. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Your company stores sensitive documents in an Azure Storage account. You need to ensure that only authorized Microsoft Entra ID users can read the documents, and that shared keys (account access keys) cannot be used. Which two steps must you take? (Choose the most appropriate single answer that describes the combined action.)
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
Disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles for Microsoft Entra ID users
Option A is correct because disabling shared key access on the Azure Storage account prevents the use of account access keys, which are shared secrets. Configuring Azure RBAC roles (e.g., Storage Blob Data Reader) for Microsoft Entra ID users ensures that only authenticated and authorized users can read the documents, enforcing identity-based access control as required.
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.
- ✓
Disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles for Microsoft Entra ID users
Why this is correct
Correct. Disabling shared key access prevents the use of account keys, and RBAC grants permissions to specific Microsoft Entra ID users, enforcing Microsoft Entra ID-only authentication.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable Microsoft Entra ID authentication and use SAS tokens with a stored access policy
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. SAS tokens can be generated with shared keys or user delegation keys, but they do not enforce Microsoft Entra ID-only access; shared keys could still be used.
- ✗
Enable firewall and virtual network service endpoints, then assign RBAC roles
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This restricts network access but does not prevent the use of shared keys from allowed networks.
- ✓
Use user-delegation SAS tokens and disable shared key access
Why this is correct
Incorrect. User-delegation SAS tokens are an improvement, but they are still SAS tokens and do not require Microsoft Entra ID authentication for every request; the account could still be accessed via SAS tokens without Microsoft Entra ID identity.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often think SAS tokens or user-delegation SAS alone satisfy the requirement, but they overlook the explicit need to disable shared key access to prevent the use of account keys.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Azure Storage supports two authorization mechanisms: shared key (using account access keys) and Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC). Disabling shared key access is done via the Storage account's 'Allow storage account key access' setting set to false, which blocks any request signed with the account key. RBAC roles like 'Storage Blob Data Reader' grant granular permissions to Entra ID users at the storage account, container, or blob level, and Azure AD OAuth 2.0 tokens are used for authentication. In a real-world scenario, this is critical for compliance with regulations like SOC 2 or HIPAA, where shared secrets must be eliminated.
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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Implement Azure security — This question tests Implement Azure security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles for Microsoft Entra ID users — Option A is correct because disabling shared key access on the Azure Storage account prevents the use of account access keys, which are shared secrets. Configuring Azure RBAC roles (e.g., Storage Blob Data Reader) for Microsoft Entra ID users ensures that only authenticated and authorized users can read the documents, enforcing identity-based access control as required.
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