AZ-204 Implement Azure security Practice Question
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.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that user-delegation SAS tokens appear to use Entra ID, but they do not restrict access to specific users; anyone with the token can access. The correct approach is to disable shared key access and assign RBAC roles to Entra ID users.
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
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Disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles for Microsoft Entra ID users
To ensure that only authorized Microsoft Entra ID users can read documents and that shared keys cannot be used, you must disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles to authorize specific users. Option A does exactly that. Option D disables shared key access but uses user-delegation SAS tokens, which can be used by anyone possessing the token, not only authorized Entra ID users. Therefore, only option A fully meets the requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Disable shared key access and configure RBAC roles for Microsoft Entra ID users
Why this is correct
Ly disables shared key access and configures RBAC roles, ensuring only authorized Microsoft Entra ID users can read documents.
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Enable Microsoft Entra ID authentication and use SAS tokens with a stored access policy
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID authentication is enabled, but SAS tokens with a stored access policy still rely on account keys, violating the requirement to disable shared keys.
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Enable firewall and virtual network service endpoints, then assign RBAC roles
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls and virtual network service endpoints control network access but do not restrict authentication methods; shared keys could still be used.
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Use user-delegation SAS tokens and disable shared key access
Why it's wrong here
User-delegation SAS tokens are signed with Microsoft Entra ID credentials, but they can be used by anyone possessing the token, not only authorized Entra ID users. Additionally, disabling shared key access alone does not enforce Entra ID authentication; RBAC roles are still needed.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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