DP-203 Design and implement data storage Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"policyRule": {
"if": {
"field": "type",
"equals": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts"
},
"then": {
"effect": "deny",
"details": {
"field": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts/networkAcls.defaultAction",
"equals": "Allow"
}
}
}
}Refer to the exhibit. An Azure Policy is defined to enforce network security on storage accounts. What does this policy do?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the 'defaultAction' property with the presence of IP rules or firewall settings, leading them to think the policy denies accounts with any firewall rules rather than those that allow all networks.
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
✓
Denies storage accounts that allow public network access from all networks
The Azure Policy in the exhibit uses the 'Deny' effect with a condition that checks if the 'networkAcls.defaultAction' property is set to 'Allow'. When 'defaultAction' is 'Allow', the storage account permits traffic from all networks, including the internet. The policy denies such configurations to enforce network security by requiring that public network access be restricted.
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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Denies storage accounts that do not have any IP rules defined
Why it's wrong here
The policy checks defaultAction, not presence of IP rules.
- ✗
Denies storage accounts that have firewall rules configured
Why it's wrong here
It denies when defaultAction is Allow, not when rules are configured.
- ✗
Denies storage accounts that have public network access disabled
Why it's wrong here
It denies when public access is enabled.
- ✓
Denies storage accounts that allow public network access from all networks
Why this is correct
defaultAction=Allow means public access from all networks.
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