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SC-900 · Question #241

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

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…

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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

How the community answered

(59 responses)
  • A
    7% (4)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    90% (53)

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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