MS-102 Practice Question: Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage microsoft entra identity and access. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Entra ID and has a custom role that includes the permission 'microsoft.directory/applications/credentials/update'. You need to create a new role that includes all permissions of the existing role except the credential update permission. What is the best approach?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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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Use the 'Copy role' option from the existing role and then remove the credential update permission.
Option B is correct because you can copy the existing role and remove the unwanted permission. Option A is wrong because you would need to specify all permissions manually. Option C is wrong because you cannot assign a role and then deny a specific permission. Option D is wrong because there is no built-in role that matches.
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.
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Use the 'Copy role' option from the existing role and then remove the credential update permission.
Why this is correct
Copying the role and editing is efficient and accurate.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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Assign the existing role to the user and create a Conditional Access policy that blocks credential update.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access cannot block specific permission usage.
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Assign the built-in Application Administrator role instead.
Why it's wrong here
Application Administrator includes credential update permission.
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Create a new custom role and manually add all permissions except credential update.
Why it's wrong here
Manually adding all permissions is error-prone and time-consuming.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-102 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 MS-102 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access — This question tests Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the 'Copy role' option from the existing role and then remove the credential update permission. — Option B is correct because you can copy the existing role and remove the unwanted permission. Option A is wrong because you would need to specify all permissions manually. Option C is wrong because you cannot assign a role and then deny a specific permission. Option D is wrong because there is no built-in role that matches.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 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 MS-102 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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