- A
In Microsoft Entra ID, configure user consent settings to require admin consent for permissions classified as 'high risk' (e.g., User.Read.All, Group.Read.All). Allow user consent for low-risk permissions. Grant admin consent for the required Graph permissions.
This meets requirements by allowing user consent for basic profile and requiring admin consent for high-risk permissions.
- B
Allow user consent for all permissions. Grant admin consent for Graph permissions.
Why wrong: Allowing user consent for all permissions would let users consent to high-risk permissions.
- C
Block all user consent and require admin consent for all permissions. Grant admin consent for all required permissions.
Why wrong: Blocking all user consent would prevent users from signing in with basic profile.
- D
Block all OAuth 2.0 applications and use SAML-based SSO instead.
Why wrong: Blocking all OAuth apps is not a practical solution and does not address the requirement.
Quick Answer
The answer is to configure user consent settings in Microsoft Entra ID to require admin consent for permissions classified as high risk, such as User.Read.All and Group.Read.All, while allowing user consent for low-risk permissions like basic profile access. This approach directly addresses the requirement for admin consent for high-risk app permissions by leveraging Entra ID’s permission classification feature, which lets you tag specific Graph API scopes as requiring administrator approval. On the AZ-500 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the consent and authorization framework, often appearing as a trick where candidates mistakenly block all user consent or allow all consent, missing the granular control available. The common trap is choosing a blanket block on user consent, which would prevent users from signing in for basic profile access—a key distinction the exam tests. Remember the memory tip: “Classify the risk, then consent with precision—high risk needs admin, low risk lets users in.”
AZ-500 Secure identity and access Practice Question
This AZ-500 practice question tests your understanding of secure identity and access. 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.
You are the security administrator for a company that is integrating a third-party SaaS application (AppA) with Microsoft Entra ID for single sign-on (SSO). The application requires the following permissions: read all users, read all groups, and sign in users. The security team is concerned about over-privileged applications. They require that:
- The application must not be able to read users or groups without an admin's explicit consent. - Users should be able to sign in to the application without admin consent for basic profile access. - Admin consent must be granted only for the minimal permissions required. - You must be able to review and audit all permissions granted to applications.
What should you do?
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
In Microsoft Entra ID, configure user consent settings to require admin consent for permissions classified as 'high risk' (e.g., User.Read.All, Group.Read.All). Allow user consent for low-risk permissions. Grant admin consent for the required Graph permissions.
Option A is correct because you can configure user consent settings to require admin consent for high-risk permissions (User.Read.All, Group.Read.All) while allowing user consent for low-risk permissions like profile access. Admin consent must be granted for Graph permissions. Option B is wrong because blocking all user consent would prevent users from signing in for basic profile. Option C is wrong because allowing all user consent would allow users to consent to high-risk permissions. Option D is wrong because blocking all OAuth apps is too restrictive.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
In Microsoft Entra ID, configure user consent settings to require admin consent for permissions classified as 'high risk' (e.g., User.Read.All, Group.Read.All). Allow user consent for low-risk permissions. Grant admin consent for the required Graph permissions.
Why this is correct
This meets requirements by allowing user consent for basic profile and requiring admin consent for high-risk permissions.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✗
Allow user consent for all permissions. Grant admin consent for Graph permissions.
Why it's wrong here
Allowing user consent for all permissions would let users consent to high-risk permissions.
- ✗
Block all user consent and require admin consent for all permissions. Grant admin consent for all required permissions.
Why it's wrong here
Blocking all user consent would prevent users from signing in with basic profile.
- ✗
Block all OAuth 2.0 applications and use SAML-based SSO instead.
Why it's wrong here
Blocking all OAuth apps is not a practical solution and does not address the requirement.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
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What does this AZ-500 question test?
Secure identity and access — This question tests Secure identity and access — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: In Microsoft Entra ID, configure user consent settings to require admin consent for permissions classified as 'high risk' (e.g., User.Read.All, Group.Read.All). Allow user consent for low-risk permissions. Grant admin consent for the required Graph permissions. — Option A is correct because you can configure user consent settings to require admin consent for high-risk permissions (User.Read.All, Group.Read.All) while allowing user consent for low-risk permissions like profile access. Admin consent must be granted for Graph permissions. Option B is wrong because blocking all user consent would prevent users from signing in for basic profile. Option C is wrong because allowing all user consent would allow users to consent to high-risk permissions. Option D is wrong because blocking all OAuth apps is too restrictive.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related AZ-500 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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