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A company uses Azure SQL Database. They want to ensure that all data at rest is encrypted using a customer-managed key (CMK) stored in Azure Key Vault. They also require that the key is automatically rotated every 12 months. Which two actions must be configured to meet this requirement? (Select two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with a customer-managed key.
This must be configured to use a customer-managed key stored in Azure Key Vault for encrypting the database at rest.
B
Best answer
Configure Key Vault to automatically rotate the key on a schedule.
Key Vault supports key rotation policies that can automatically rotate the key every 12 months to meet the requirement.
C
Distractor review
Configure Azure SQL Database auditing to log key usage.
Auditing logs access to the database but does not encrypt data or rotate keys.
D
Distractor review
Enable Azure Information Protection for the database.
Azure Information Protection is for classification and labeling, not for encryption at rest with CMK.
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Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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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
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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: Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with a customer-managed key. — To use a customer-managed key for TDE, you must enable Transparent Data Encryption with a customer-managed key in Azure SQL Database. To meet the automatic rotation requirement, you must configure a key rotation policy in Azure Key Vault. The access policy for the SQL server to use the key is necessary but considered part of the setup for TDE with CMK; however, the question focuses on the high-level features (TDE with CMK and key rotation). The two essential features are enabling TDE with CMK and enabling automatic key rotation.
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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