- A
Create a policy exclusion on the resource group.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because exclusions are set during the policy assignment and apply to entire scopes like subscriptions or resource groups. Modifying the assignment is not allowed per the scenario.
- B
Create a policy exemption on the resource group.
This is correct. A policy exemption allows the specific resource group to be temporarily excluded from compliance evaluation without altering the original policy assignment.
- C
Modify the policy assignment to include a compliance exception.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the scenario explicitly states that the original policy assignment must not be altered. Additionally, Azure Policy does not have a 'compliance exception' construct; the correct mechanism is an exemption.
- D
Create a resource lock on the resource group.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because a resource lock prevents accidental deletion or modification of resources, but it does not affect policy compliance. It will not allow resources without the required tag to be created.
AZ-900 Describe Azure management and governance Practice Question
This AZ-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe azure management and governance. 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.
A company has an Azure Policy assigned at the root management group that denies the creation of resources without a 'Department' tag. The IT team needs to deploy a temporary set of resources in a specific resource group under a child management group. These resources will not have the required tag. The team must not alter the original policy definition or the policy assignment. What should the team create to allow this deployment?
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
Create a policy exemption on the resource group.
Option B is correct because a policy exemption allows the IT team to bypass the 'Department' tag denial policy for a specific scope (the resource group) without modifying the original policy definition or assignment. Exemptions are designed for temporary or special circumstances where compliance is not required, such as deploying resources that lack the required tag. This aligns with the requirement to not alter the original policy, as exemptions are additive and scoped to the resource group.
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.
- ✗
Create a policy exclusion on the resource group.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because exclusions are set during the policy assignment and apply to entire scopes like subscriptions or resource groups. Modifying the assignment is not allowed per the scenario.
- ✓
Create a policy exemption on the resource group.
Why this is correct
This is correct. A policy exemption allows the specific resource group to be temporarily excluded from compliance evaluation without altering the original policy assignment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Modify the policy assignment to include a compliance exception.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the scenario explicitly states that the original policy assignment must not be altered. Additionally, Azure Policy does not have a 'compliance exception' construct; the correct mechanism is an exemption.
- ✗
Create a resource lock on the resource group.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because a resource lock prevents accidental deletion or modification of resources, but it does not affect policy compliance. It will not allow resources without the required tag to be created.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'exclusion' (a non-existent Azure Policy term) with 'exemption' (the correct feature), or mistakenly think a resource lock can bypass policy enforcement, when in fact locks only protect resources from deletion/modification, not from policy evaluation.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
This is incorrect because exclusions are set during the policy assignment and apply to entire scopes like subscriptions or resource groups. Modifying the assignment is not allowed per the scenario.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Policy exemptions in Azure Policy support two categories: 'Mitigated' (for policies where compliance is not required due to compensating controls) and 'Waiver' (for temporary non-compliance). Exemptions are evaluated at resource creation time and can be set to expire, making them ideal for temporary deployments. Under the hood, exemptions are stored as separate objects in Azure Resource Manager and are checked during policy evaluation before the deny effect is applied, effectively overriding the policy for the specified scope.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this AZ-900 question test?
Describe Azure management and governance — This question tests Describe Azure management and governance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a policy exemption on the resource group. — Option B is correct because a policy exemption allows the IT team to bypass the 'Department' tag denial policy for a specific scope (the resource group) without modifying the original policy definition or assignment. Exemptions are designed for temporary or special circumstances where compliance is not required, such as deploying resources that lack the required tag. This aligns with the requirement to not alter the original policy, as exemptions are additive and scoped to the resource group.
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