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The correct answer is that the diagnostic setting deployment policy requires a remediation task to bring non-compliant resources into compliance. This is because the policy deploying diagnostic settings for network security groups is a DeployIfNotExists (DINE) policy, which only evaluates and marks resources as non-compliant when the required configuration is missing—it does not automatically fix existing resources. Unlike audit-only policies that simply report compliance status, DINE policies require you to manually create and run a remediation task to deploy the missing diagnostic settings and achieve compliance. On the AZ-305 exam, this distinction between audit and DeployIfNotExists policies is a frequent trap; candidates often assume that a policy with a deployment effect will auto-remediate, but it will not. Remember the memory tip: “DINE needs a task to dine on non-compliant resources.”

AZ-305 Practice Question: Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions

This AZ-305 practice question tests your understanding of design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions. 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": {
    "displayName": "GDPR Compliance Policy",
    "scope": "/subscriptions/12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc/resourceGroups/RG-Prod",
    "policyDefinitionId": "/providers/Microsoft.Authorization/policyDefinitions/abc123",
    "parameters": {},
    "enforcementMode": "Default"
  }
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are a security administrator reviewing a custom Azure Policy assignment. The policy definition with ID 'abc123' is an initiative containing two policies: one that audits storage accounts with blob public access enabled and one that deploys a diagnostic setting for network security groups. The scope includes a production resource group. However, the compliance state shows 'Non-compliant' for several resources. What is the most likely reason for the non-compliance?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "most likely"

    Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "displayName": "GDPR Compliance Policy",
    "scope": "/subscriptions/12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc/resourceGroups/RG-Prod",
    "policyDefinitionId": "/providers/Microsoft.Authorization/policyDefinitions/abc123",
    "parameters": {},
    "enforcementMode": "Default"
  }
}

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

✓

The diagnostic setting deployment policy requires a remediation task to bring non-compliant resources into compliance.

Option D is correct because the policy that deploys a diagnostic setting for network security groups is a 'DeployIfNotExists' (DINE) policy. DINE policies do not automatically remediate existing non-compliant resources; they require a remediation task to be created and run, which will deploy the diagnostic settings to bring the resources into compliance. The audit-only policy for storage accounts does not require remediation, but the DINE policy's non-compliance indicates that the diagnostic settings are missing and need to be deployed via a remediation task.

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.

  • ✗

    The scope is incorrectly targeting the resource group, missing the subscription.

    Why it's wrong here

    Scope at resource group level is valid; the policy applies to all resources within that resource group.

  • ✗

    The audit policy is preventing the creation of storage accounts with public access.

    Why it's wrong here

    Audit policies only evaluate compliance; they do not block creation.

  • ✗

    The enforcement mode is set to 'Default' which disables policy evaluation.

    Why it's wrong here

    'Default' means the policy is enforced; evaluation is not disabled.

  • ✓

    The diagnostic setting deployment policy requires a remediation task to bring non-compliant resources into compliance.

    Why this is correct

    DeployIfNotExists policies need remediation tasks to apply the configuration; until then, resources remain non-compliant.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.

    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 assume all policy effects (like 'DeployIfNotExists') automatically remediate non-compliant resources, but in reality, they only mark non-compliance and require a separate remediation task to deploy the required configuration.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

DeployIfNotExists (DINE) policies use a managed identity and a remediation task to deploy resources. The policy evaluates resources for the absence of the required configuration (e.g., diagnostic settings on NSGs), marks them as non-compliant, and then a remediation task must be manually triggered or scheduled to deploy the missing settings. This is distinct from 'Modify' policies, which can auto-remediate on resource creation or update, but DINE policies require explicit remediation for existing resources.

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.

What to study next

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What does this AZ-305 question test?

Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions — This question tests Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The diagnostic setting deployment policy requires a remediation task to bring non-compliant resources into compliance. — Option D is correct because the policy that deploys a diagnostic setting for network security groups is a 'DeployIfNotExists' (DINE) policy. DINE policies do not automatically remediate existing non-compliant resources; they require a remediation task to be created and run, which will deploy the diagnostic settings to bring the resources into compliance. The audit-only policy for storage accounts does not require remediation, but the DINE policy's non-compliance indicates that the diagnostic settings are missing and need to be deployed via a remediation task.

What should I do if I get this AZ-305 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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