The correct answer is to set 'Allow storage account key access' to Disabled and enable the 'Secure transfer required' property. These two configurations work together to enforce HTTPS and disable shared key access for Azure Storage: secure transfer required ensures all client-to-service communication uses HTTPS, while disabling shared key access prevents the use of storage account access keys entirely, forcing authentication through Azure AD or other identity-based methods. On the AZ-500 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Azure Storage security controls, often appearing as a multi-select question where you must identify the precise combination of settings that eliminate both HTTP traffic and key-based authentication. A common trap is confusing network-level restrictions like firewall rules with cryptographic enforcement—firewalls can block traffic but do not disable the underlying key-based access mechanism. Remember the mnemonic "HTTPS + No Keys" to pair the two settings: Secure Transfer Required locks the protocol, and Disable Shared Key Access locks the credential.
AZ-500 Secure compute, storage, and databases Practice Question
This AZ-500 practice question tests your understanding of secure compute, storage, and databases. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Which TWO configurations are required to ensure that an Azure Storage account is accessible only via HTTPS and that access keys are not used?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Set the 'Secure transfer required' property to Enabled
Option A (secure transfer required) enforces HTTPS. Option D (disable shared key access) prevents use of access keys. Option B is incorrect because enabling firewall does not disable access keys. Option C is incorrect because enabling logging does not enforce HTTPS or disable keys. Option E is incorrect because enabling versioning does not affect encryption or key usage.
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.
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Enable blob versioning
Why it's wrong here
Versioning helps with data protection but does not enforce HTTPS or disable keys.
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Set the 'Secure transfer required' property to Enabled
Why this is correct
Enforces HTTPS for all requests to the storage account.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Enable diagnostic settings for the storage account
Why it's wrong here
Logging does not enforce HTTPS or disable access keys.
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Configure the storage account firewall to allow only selected virtual networks
Why it's wrong here
Restricts network access but does not disable access keys.
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Set 'Allow storage account key access' to Disabled
Why this is correct
Prevents use of shared access keys, requiring Azure AD authentication.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this AZ-500 question in full detail.
Identify which AZ-500 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Secure compute, storage, and databases — This question tests Secure compute, storage, and databases — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set the 'Secure transfer required' property to Enabled — Option A (secure transfer required) enforces HTTPS. Option D (disable shared key access) prevents use of access keys. Option B is incorrect because enabling firewall does not disable access keys. Option C is incorrect because enabling logging does not enforce HTTPS or disable keys. Option E is incorrect because enabling versioning does not affect encryption or key usage.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 question wrong?
Identify which AZ-500 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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