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The answer is yes, the ARM template correctly enforces HTTPS and TLS 1.2. This is achieved by setting the `supportsHttpsTrafficOnly` property to `true`, which blocks all HTTP traffic, and the `minimumTlsVersion` property to `TLS1_2`, which rejects any connection using TLS 1.0 or 1.1. Together, these two properties fully satisfy the security requirement for encrypted, protocol-restricted access. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this scenario tests your ability to read ARM template JSON and map security controls to Azure resource properties—a common trap is assuming that enabling HTTPS alone also enforces a specific TLS version, which it does not. A reliable memory tip is to think of the pair as "lock the door (HTTPS only) and set the lock strength (TLS 1.2 minimum)."

SC-100 Practice Question: Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities

This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities. 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

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts",
      "apiVersion": "2021-02-01",
      "name": "[parameters('storageName')]",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "kind": "StorageV2",
      "properties": {
        "supportsHttpsTrafficOnly": true,
        "minimumTlsVersion": "TLS1_2",
        "networkAcls": {
          "bypass": "AzureServices",
          "defaultAction": "Deny"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an ARM template for an Azure storage account. The security team requires that only HTTPS traffic is allowed and that TLS 1.2 is enforced. Does this template meet the requirements?

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Exhibit

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts",
      "apiVersion": "2021-02-01",
      "name": "[parameters('storageName')]",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "kind": "StorageV2",
      "properties": {
        "supportsHttpsTrafficOnly": true,
        "minimumTlsVersion": "TLS1_2",
        "networkAcls": {
          "bypass": "AzureServices",
          "defaultAction": "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

✓

Yes, the template correctly enforces HTTPS and TLS 1.2

Option D is correct because the ARM template sets 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly' to true, which enforces HTTPS-only traffic, and 'minimumTlsVersion' to 'TLS1_2', which enforces TLS 1.2 as the minimum protocol version. These two properties together fully satisfy the security team's requirement that only HTTPS traffic is allowed and TLS 1.2 is enforced.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    No, because 'minimumTlsVersion' should be 'TLS1_0'

    Why it's wrong here

    TLS 1.2 is stronger.

  • ✗

    No, because 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly' should be false

    Why it's wrong here

    It should be true to enforce HTTPS.

  • ✗

    No, because 'defaultAction': 'Deny' blocks all traffic including HTTPS

    Why it's wrong here

    Deny default action blocks public access, but HTTPS is still enforced for allowed connections.

  • ✓

    Yes, the template correctly enforces HTTPS and TLS 1.2

    Why this is correct

    Both properties are set correctly.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates may confuse 'defaultAction': 'Deny' in network rules with blocking all traffic, when in fact it only denies traffic that does not match an explicit allow rule, and HTTPS traffic can still be permitted through a separate rule.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

The 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly' property (also known as 'enableHttpsTrafficOnly') is a boolean that, when set to true, redirects all HTTP requests to HTTPS at the storage account level. The 'minimumTlsVersion' property accepts values like 'TLS1_0', 'TLS1_1', or 'TLS1_2', and setting it to 'TLS1_2' rejects any client connections attempting to use TLS 1.1 or earlier. In real-world scenarios, failing to enforce TLS 1.2 can expose the storage account to downgrade attacks, and leaving HTTPS disabled allows plaintext HTTP traffic, which violates security compliance frameworks like PCI DSS.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.

TExam Day Tips

  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

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.

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What does this SC-100 question test?

Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — This question tests Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Yes, the template correctly enforces HTTPS and TLS 1.2 — Option D is correct because the ARM template sets 'supportsHttpsTrafficOnly' to true, which enforces HTTPS-only traffic, and 'minimumTlsVersion' to 'TLS1_2', which enforces TLS 1.2 as the minimum protocol version. These two properties together fully satisfy the security team's requirement that only HTTPS traffic is allowed and TLS 1.2 is enforced.

What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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