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DP-203 Practice Question: A company uses Azure Key Vault to store secrets…
A company uses Azure Key Vault to store secrets for data pipelines. They need to rotate the secrets automatically every 90 days. What should they implement?
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
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Configure Key Vault secret rotation with an expiration date of 90 days.
Azure Key Vault supports automatic secret rotation by configuring an expiration date and enabling rotation. Option A is incorrect because Azure Policy can enforce expiration but does not automatically rotate secrets. Option B is incorrect because RBAC roles manage access permissions, not secret rotation. Option C is incorrect because a manual process is not automatic and does not meet the requirement for automatic rotation every 90 days.
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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Use Azure Policy to enforce secret expiration.
Why it's wrong here
Azure Policy enforces compliance but does not rotate.
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Assign RBAC roles to a service principal to update the secret.
Why it's wrong here
RBAC controls who can update, not automatic rotation.
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Create a manual process to update the secret in Key Vault.
Why it's wrong here
Manual process is not automatic.
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Configure Key Vault secret rotation with an expiration date of 90 days.
Why this is correct
Key Vault can automatically rotate secrets based on expiration.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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