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A company uses Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and wants to regularly review the membership of a group that grants access to a critical application. Each member must attest their continued need for access. Which Azure AD feature should they use?
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
Azure AD Identity Governance access reviews
Access reviews enable periodic membership attestation and automate the review process.
B
Distractor review
Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
PIM manages just-in-time privileged role assignments, not regular group membership reviews.
C
Distractor review
Azure AD Conditional Access
Conditional Access enforces access policies based on conditions, but does not provide membership attestation.
D
Distractor review
Azure AD Identity Protection
Identity Protection detects risky sign-ins and users, but does not manage group membership reviews.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-500 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Azure AD Identity Governance access reviews — Azure AD access reviews allow administrators to schedule periodic reviews of group memberships and require each member to confirm their need for access. PIM is for just-in-time privileged role activation, Conditional Access controls access based on conditions, and Identity Protection detects risks. Access reviews are the correct tool for attestation.
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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