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Quick Answer

The correct answer is that the storage account will enforce HTTPS traffic and replicate data to a paired region. This is because the ARM template explicitly sets `"supportsHttpsTrafficOnly": true`, which forces all client connections to use HTTPS, and defines the SKU as `Standard_GRS`, which implements geo-redundant storage by maintaining six copies of your data across two geographically separated regions. On the AZ-500 exam, this scenario tests your ability to read ARM template properties and map them to Azure Storage security and replication features—a common trap is confusing `keySource` with Key Vault integration or assuming GRS only provides local redundancy. Remember the memory tip: “HTTPS true, GRS two” to quickly recall that HTTPS enforcement is a boolean flag and GRS always pairs a primary region with a secondary region for disaster recovery.

AZ-500 Secure compute, storage, and databases Practice Question

This AZ-500 practice question tests your understanding of secure compute, storage, and databases. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.

Exhibit

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts",
      "apiVersion": "2023-01-01",
      "name": "mystorageaccount",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "sku": {
        "name": "Standard_GRS"
      },
      "kind": "StorageV2",
      "properties": {
        "supportsHttpsTrafficOnly": true,
        "encryption": {
          "keySource": "Microsoft.Storage"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an ARM template for an Azure Storage account. Which of the following is true about the deployment?

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Exhibit

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts",
      "apiVersion": "2023-01-01",
      "name": "mystorageaccount",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "sku": {
        "name": "Standard_GRS"
      },
      "kind": "StorageV2",
      "properties": {
        "supportsHttpsTrafficOnly": true,
        "encryption": {
          "keySource": "Microsoft.Storage"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

✓

The storage account will enforce HTTPS traffic and replicate data to a paired region.

Option C is correct. The template sets 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly': true, which enforces HTTPS. The SKU is Standard_GRS, which provides geo-redundant storage (6 copies across 2 regions). Option A is wrong because keySource is Microsoft.Storage (platform-managed), not Key Vault. Option B is wrong because the template does not include any networking rules. Option D is wrong because Standard_GRS provides geo-redundancy, not just LRS.

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.

  • ✗

    The storage account will use customer-managed keys from Azure Key Vault.

    Why it's wrong here

    keySource is Microsoft.Storage, not Keyvault.

  • ✗

    The storage account will use locally redundant storage (LRS).

    Why it's wrong here

    Standard_GRS is geo-redundant, not LRS.

  • ✗

    The storage account will have a firewall rule to restrict access to specific IPs.

    Why it's wrong here

    No firewall rules are defined.

  • ✓

    The storage account will enforce HTTPS traffic and replicate data to a paired region.

    Why this is correct

    HTTPS enforced by supportsHttpsTrafficOnly; GRS replicates to paired region.

    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.

What to study next

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What does this AZ-500 question test?

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: The storage account will enforce HTTPS traffic and replicate data to a paired region. — Option C is correct. The template sets 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly': true, which enforces HTTPS. The SKU is Standard_GRS, which provides geo-redundant storage (6 copies across 2 regions). Option A is wrong because keySource is Microsoft.Storage (platform-managed), not Key Vault. Option B is wrong because the template does not include any networking rules. Option D is wrong because Standard_GRS provides geo-redundancy, not just LRS.

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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