The correct answer is that all users are added to the Global Administrator role. This happens because the PowerShell script uses Get-AzureADUser with a filter for the @contoso.com suffix, then pipes every returned user object directly into Add-AzureADDirectoryRoleMember for the Global Administrator role, without any conditional logic to exclude existing members or limit the scope. On the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500 exam, this scenario tests your ability to spot overly permissive privilege assignment—a common trap where candidates assume the script only adds new users or checks for existing role membership, when in fact it blindly adds every matching user, creating a major security risk. Remember the search intent keywords: when you see “PowerShell add users global administrator,” always check whether the script includes a filtering step or a conditional check; if it doesn’t, the result is a bulk assignment. Memory tip: “No filter, full adder”—if the script lacks a Where-Object or -Exclude parameter, expect every matching user to gain the role.
AZ-500 Secure identity and access Practice Question
This AZ-500 practice question tests your understanding of secure identity and access. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
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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All users are added to the Global Administrator role
Option D is correct. The script adds all users with @contoso.com suffix to the Global Administrator role, which is a security risk. Option A is wrong because it doesn't remove. Option B is wrong because it doesn't filter by role. Option C is wrong because it does add them.
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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All users are removed from the Global Administrator role
Why it's wrong here
The script adds, not removes.
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All users are added to the Global Administrator role
Why this is correct
The script iterates over all users and adds them to the Global Administrator role.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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No users are added because of an error
Why it's wrong here
The script will run without error.
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Only users with the Global Administrator role are listed
Why it's wrong here
The script adds all users to the role.
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 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.
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 identity and access — This question tests Secure identity and access — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: All users are added to the Global Administrator role — Option D is correct. The script adds all users with @contoso.com suffix to the Global Administrator role, which is a security risk. Option A is wrong because it doesn't remove. Option B is wrong because it doesn't filter by role. Option C is wrong because it does add them.
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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