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The correct answer is that the storage account creation will be denied and the request will fail. This happens because the Azure Policy definition uses a Deny effect, which actively blocks any resource creation that violates the policy rule—in this case, a storage account where supportsHttpsTrafficOnly is set to false. The policy evaluates at the moment of the deployment request, so when the data engineer attempts to create a storage account with 'Enable secure transfer' disabled, the Azure Resource Manager rejects the operation before the resource is provisioned. On the DP-203 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Azure Policy effects, specifically the difference between Deny (which blocks non-compliant resources) and Audit (which only logs compliance). A common trap is assuming the policy will automatically enable HTTPS or that it only audits after creation; remember that a Deny policy acts as a gatekeeper during deployment. Memory tip: think of Deny as a bouncer at the door—if the storage account doesn’t have its HTTPS ID, it’s not getting in.

DP-203 Develop data processing Practice Question

This DP-203 practice question tests your understanding of develop data processing. 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.

Exhibit

{
  "name": "Policy to enforce HTTPS on storage accounts",
  "properties": {
    "policyRule": {
      "if": {
        "allOf": [
          { "field": "type", "equals": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts" },
          { "field": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts/supportsHttpsTrafficOnly", "equals": "false" }
        ]
      },
      "then": {
        "effect": "deny"
      }
    }
  }
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are an Azure data engineer responsible for ensuring that all storage accounts used in data pipelines enforce HTTPS traffic. You apply the Azure Policy definition shown above. Later, a data engineer creates a new storage account with 'Enable secure transfer' set to Disabled. What will happen when the policy is evaluated?

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Exhibit

{
  "name": "Policy to enforce HTTPS on storage accounts",
  "properties": {
    "policyRule": {
      "if": {
        "allOf": [
          { "field": "type", "equals": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts" },
          { "field": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts/supportsHttpsTrafficOnly", "equals": "false" }
        ]
      },
      "then": {
        "effect": "deny"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

✓

The storage account creation will be denied and the request will fail.

Option A is correct because the policy denies creation of storage accounts that do not have HTTPS enforced (supportsHttpsTrafficOnly = false). The policy is evaluated at creation time and will deny the request. Option B is wrong because the policy has deny effect, not audit. Option C is wrong because the policy does not set the property automatically. Option D is wrong because the policy is evaluated during creation, not after.

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 storage account will be created, but the policy will be evaluated later during a compliance scan.

    Why it's wrong here

    Policies with 'deny' effect are evaluated during creation.

  • ✗

    The storage account will be created with HTTPS enabled automatically.

    Why it's wrong here

    The policy does not modify properties; it denies non-compliant resources.

  • ✓

    The storage account creation will be denied and the request will fail.

    Why this is correct

    The policy denies the creation if the condition is met.

    Related concept

    Standard ACLs match source addresses.

  • ✗

    The storage account will be created, but an audit event will be logged.

    Why it's wrong here

    The effect is 'deny', not 'audit'.

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.

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.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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.

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What does this DP-203 question test?

Develop data processing — This question tests Develop data processing — Standard ACLs match source addresses..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The storage account creation will be denied and the request will fail. — Option A is correct because the policy denies creation of storage accounts that do not have HTTPS enforced (supportsHttpsTrafficOnly = false). The policy is evaluated at creation time and will deny the request. Option B is wrong because the policy has deny effect, not audit. Option C is wrong because the policy does not set the property automatically. Option D is wrong because the policy is evaluated during creation, not after.

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.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Standard ACLs match source addresses.

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