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A company stores sensitive data in Azure Blob Storage. They use customer-managed keys (CMK) stored in Azure Key Vault for encryption at rest. The security policy requires that the encryption keys be automatically rotated every 90 days. Which configuration should they implement to meet this requirement without manual intervention?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Enable key auto-rotation in Key Vault by setting a rotation policy on the key.
Correct. Key Vault's rotation policy automates key rotation at the specified interval.
B
Distractor review
Use a custom Azure Automation runbook to rotate the key.
Custom runbooks require development and maintenance; Key Vault natively supports auto-rotation.
C
Distractor review
Set a key expiration date of 90 days and manually renew.
Manual renewal is not automated and prone to error.
D
Distractor review
Enable versioning on the storage account and manually create a new key version.
Manual creation defeats the 'without manual intervention' requirement.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-500 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable key auto-rotation in Key Vault by setting a rotation policy on the key. — Azure Key Vault supports automatic key rotation by setting a rotation policy on the key. You can define a rotation frequency (e.g., 90 days) and Key Vault will automatically create a new key version and update the key material. This eliminates manual tasks. Custom Automation runbooks or manual versioning are not automated rotation solutions offered natively.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 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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