Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104) Practice Exam

A web developer has created a web application that requires user credentials for access. If you want to disable anonymous access to the web app, which configuration should you use?

1. Advanced Tools

2. Authentication/Authorization

3. Access control (IAM)

4. Deployment credentials

The correct answer is: Authentication/Authorization

Disabling anonymous access to a web application typically involves configuring authentication settings, which is precisely what the Authentication/Authorization feature facilitates in Azure. By choosing this configuration, you can enforce that users must provide valid credentials to access the application. This setting allows you to manage different authentication mechanisms, such as Azure Active Directory, social logins, or custom authentication setups, thereby ensuring that only authenticated users can access the web app. By implementing this, you enhance security and control over who has access to the application. In contrast, the other options serve different purposes. Advanced Tools are primarily for diagnostics and troubleshooting rather than managing access controls. Access control (IAM) pertains to managing permissions for Azure resources but does not specifically handle user authentication for applications. Deployment credentials are concerned with the deployment process and are not related to the access configurations of the application itself. Thus, configuring Authentication/Authorization is the correct approach to effectively disable anonymous access.