DP-203 Design and develop data processing Practice Question
This DP-203 practice question tests your understanding of design and develop data processing. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. A user with Storage Blob Data Reader role on the container rawdata cannot list files under /2023/07/. What is the most likely reason?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
The directory ACL does not grant 'execute' permission to the user
To list directory contents, the user needs execute permission on the directory. 'other' has no permissions, so the user (not being owner or group) is denied.
B
The user does not have Storage Blob Data Contributor role
Why wrong: Reader role is sufficient to list files if ACLs allow; the issue is ACLs, not role level.
C
The user is not the owner of the directory
Why wrong: Ownership is not required for listing; appropriate ACLs are needed.
D
The container name is misspelled
Why wrong: The exhibit shows correct container name; error is due to ACLs.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The directory ACL does not grant 'execute' permission to the user
The ACL shows that 'other' has no permissions (---). The user does not have explicit ACL entries, so they fall under 'other'. Without execute permission (--x) on the directory, they cannot traverse it. Although they have Reader role at container level, POSIX ACLs on the directory restrict access.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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 directory ACL does not grant 'execute' permission to the user
Why this is correct
To list directory contents, the user needs execute permission on the directory. 'other' has no permissions, so the user (not being owner or group) is denied.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
✗
The user does not have Storage Blob Data Contributor role
Why it's wrong here
Reader role is sufficient to list files if ACLs allow; the issue is ACLs, not role level.
✗
The user is not the owner of the directory
Why it's wrong here
Ownership is not required for listing; appropriate ACLs are needed.
✗
The container name is misspelled
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit shows correct container name; error is due to ACLs.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The exhibit shows correct container name; error is due to ACLs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
The first matching ACL entry is used.
There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
→Check inbound versus outbound direction.
→Read the ACL from top to bottom.
→Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this DP-203 question in full detail.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related DP-203 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Design and develop data processing — This question tests Design and develop data processing — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The directory ACL does not grant 'execute' permission to the user — The ACL shows that 'other' has no permissions (---). The user does not have explicit ACL entries, so they fall under 'other'. Without execute permission (--x) on the directory, they cannot traverse it. Although they have Reader role at container level, POSIX ACLs on the directory restrict access.
What should I do if I get this DP-203 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related DP-203 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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