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SC-900 Question #241: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: system-assigned managed identity. A system-assigned managed identity is automatically deleted when the Azure resource it's associated with is deleted. This is because system-assigned identities are tied to the lifecycle of the specific resource they are enabled for. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identit

Submitted by parkjh· Apr 18, 2026Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID

Question

Which type of identity can be used with an Azure service and will be deleted automatically when the service is deleted?

Options

  • Auser-assigned managed identity
  • Bservice principal
  • Cuser
  • Dsystem-assigned managed identity

Explanation

A system-assigned managed identity is automatically deleted when the Azure resource it's associated with is deleted. This is because system-assigned identities are tied to the lifecycle of the specific resource they are enabled for. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/managed-identities-azure-resources/managed- identity-best-practice-recommendations

Topics

#Managed Identities#System-assigned identity#Azure identity#Microsoft Entra ID

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