DP-203 Practice Question: Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
"contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
"resources": [
{
"type": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts",
"apiVersion": "2022-09-01",
"name": "[parameters('storageAccountName')]",
"location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
"kind": "StorageV2",
"sku": {
"name": "Standard_LRS"
},
"properties": {
"supportsHttpsTrafficOnly": false,
"minimumTlsVersion": "TLS1_0",
"isHnsEnabled": true
}
}
]
}Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an ARM template for an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 account. Which of the following security best practices is violated in this template?
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The account allows HTTP traffic and uses an outdated TLS version
The template sets supportsHttpsTrafficOnly to false, allowing HTTP traffic, which is insecure. Additionally, minimumTlsVersion is set to TLS1_0, an outdated and insecure version. Option A is incorrect because the location uses resourceGroup().location, which is a common and acceptable practice for flexibility. Option B is incorrect because Standard_LRS is a valid SKU; Geo-redundant storage is not a security best practice requirement. Option C is incorrect because the template does enable hierarchical namespace (isHnsEnabled: true), so that is not a violation.
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 location should be fixed instead of using resourceGroup().location
Why it's wrong here
Using parameterized location is a best practice.
- ✗
The SKU should be Standard_GRS for disaster recovery
Why it's wrong here
GRS is not a security best practice; it's for durability.
- ✗
The account does not enable hierarchical namespace (HNS)
Why it's wrong here
HNS is enabled via isHnsEnabled: true.
- ✓
The account allows HTTP traffic and uses an outdated TLS version
Why this is correct
supportsHttpsTrafficOnly: false and TLS1_0 are insecure.
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