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A company uses Azure Key Vault to store secrets. They want to grant developers the ability to read secrets, but only for specific secret names (e.g., 'App--ConnectionString'). They also want to use Azure RBAC instead of the Key Vault access policy model. Which RBAC role should they assign, and at which scope?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Assign the 'Key Vault Secrets User' role at the secret scope
The 'Key Vault Secrets User' role permits reading secret content. When scoped to an individual secret, it restricts access to that specific secret only. Azure RBAC supports data plane roles at the secret, key, or certificate level.
B
Distractor review
Assign the 'Key Vault Secrets User' role at the vault scope
At the vault scope, the 'Key Vault Secrets User' role allows reading all secrets in the vault, which would grant broader access than desired.
C
Distractor review
Assign the 'Key Vault Reader' role at the secret scope
The 'Key Vault Reader' role only allows viewing the vault's metadata and properties, not reading secret values. It does not grant access to read secrets.
D
Distractor review
Assign the 'Key Vault Secrets Officer' role at the secret scope
The 'Key Vault Secrets Officer' role includes write and delete permissions for secrets, which is more than required. It would allow developers to modify or delete secrets, violating the principle of least privilege.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-500 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Assign the 'Key Vault Secrets User' role at the secret scope — The built-in RBAC role 'Key Vault Secrets User' allows reading secrets. To restrict access to specific secret names, this role must be assigned at the scope of that specific secret (e.g., as an RBAC role assignment at the secret resource). If assigned at the vault level, the role grants read access to all secrets. Therefore, the correct approach is to assign the 'Key Vault Secrets User' role at the secret scope. Key Vault Reader only allows viewing vault properties, not secrets.
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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