Implement Platform Protection Quiz Answers + Review

In this post, I’m sharing a quick review of the Implement Platform Protection course, along with useful insights to support your prep for the AZ-500 certification exam.

Just completed this third course in the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate? You’re now getting hands-on with the tools and strategies used to secure Azure infrastructure at every layer. This course focuses on implementing defense-in-depth approaches — from perimeter to host protection — using Azure-native services like Application Gateway, WAF, DDoS protection, and network segmentation. If your goal is to lock down Azure environments and control traffic flow securely, this course is a major step forward — and I’ve got the review to help guide your next move.

Module quiz: Perimeter Security Quiz Answers

Question 1)
Sarah is an IT security manager at an MNC that has recently adopted a Zero Trust security strategy to safeguard their sensitive data and key resources. One day, a team member’s laptop gets infected with some malware while connected to the office network. However, because of the Zero Trust strategy, malware is contained, and it fails to access critical company data. In this scenario, which of the following best describes the benefits of the Zero Trust approach?

Reduced reliance on firewalls and network perimeter security
Improved collaboration and information sharing among employees
Cost savings on cybersecurity investments
Enforces and validates access control at access time

Question 2)
Imagine your organization is considering implementing thin client technology to streamline management and improve security. They want to centralize desktop management, reduce hardware costs, and enhance security by moving away from traditional desktop computers. Which of the following best describes a thin client in this context?

A thin client can process some data locally but needs the server to store the data.
A thin client can process and store data locally and uses the server when it needs more processing power or storage.
A thin client can only display processed data provided by a server.
A thin client is a cloud-based storage solution that provides secure file storage and sharing capabilities.

Question 3)
Sarah works as a network administrator for an MNC with multiple offices located in various geographies. The organization utilizes private IP addressing to set up connectivity within its internal networks. Which of the following features best describe a private IP address? Select all that apply.

Are non-routable IP addresses that conform to RFC 1918
Directly assigned to the virtual network adapter of the VM or the load balancer
VMs use these addresses to communicate with other VMs in the same or connected virtual network
Dynamically allocated to a VM from the defined scope of IP addresses in the virtual network

Question 4)
You are heading a multinational financial institution that has recently migrated its critical applications to the Azure cloud. As part of security measures, your IT team has implemented Azure DDoS Protection Standard to safeguard your applications against DDoS attacks. How does Azure DDoS Protection works to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks and ensure the availability of your applications?

Azure DDoS Protection relies on application layer inspection to identify and block DDoS attacks.
Azure DDoS Protection analyzes application behavior and dynamically adjusts resources to mitigate the impact of DDoS attacks.
Azure DDoS Protection analyzes network traffic patterns, detects anomalies, and automatically blocks malicious traffic.
Azure DDoS Protection redirects incoming traffic through a network of scrubbing centers to filter out malicious traffic.

Question 5)
You are a cloud security administrator responsible for managing the Azure Firewall for your organization. Your company has multiple departments, each with its own set of Azure virtual machines (VMs) hosting different applications. You need to configure Azure Firewall rules to allow specific traffic while ensuring proper security measures.

How are you going to configure Azure Firewall rule types to allow HTTP traffic to the VMs in the Marketing department while blocking SSH (Secure Shell) traffic to maintain security?

Create both an Application Rule and a Network Rule to allow HTTP traffic, and no rules to block SSH traffic.
Create an Application Rule to allow HTTP traffic, and no rules to block SSH traffic.
Create an Application Rule to allow HTTP traffic and a Network Rule to block SSH traffic.
Create a Network Rule to allow HTTP traffic and an Application Rule to block SSH traffic.

Question 6)
James heads a growing organization aiming to enhance the security of its Azure infrastructure. James asked his IT team to configure and deploy Azure Firewall Manager with its features to centralize firewall management and strengthen network security.

How does James’s organization benefit from configuring and deploying Azure Firewall Manager with its features to enhance its network security?

By configuring and deploying Azure Firewall Manager, the organization can automatically identify and block malicious traffic using advanced threat intelligence capabilities.
By configuring and deploying Azure Firewall Manager, the organization can automatically scale their firewall instances based on traffic patterns and application demands.
By configuring and deploying Azure Firewall Manager, the organization can seamlessly integrate with third-party firewall solutions for enhanced security capabilities.
By configuring and deploying Azure Firewall Manager, the organization gains centralized visibility and control over firewall policies, enabling consistent enforcement across their Azure infrastructure.

Question 7)
You are working at a multinational organization that operates in multiple regions and utilizes Azure for its cloud infrastructure. They are looking for options to encrypt data in transit in their Azure environment to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
Which of the following Azure services can help them encrypt data in transit by providing a dedicated private connection between their on-premises network and Azure?

Azure ExpressRoute
Azure Load Balancer
Azure Firewall
Azure Virtual Network (VNet)

Question 8)
You are a Service Engineer for an MNC with offices located in various locations. Because of the nature of your business, it is imperative that secure and seamless communication happens between these offices. For this, you need to implement a VPN gateway that can ensure encrypted and private connections. In the given scenario, what, according to you, are the uses of a VPN gateway? Select all that apply.

Send encrypted traffic between your virtual network and your on-premises location across a public connection
Focus your network access control management, monitoring, logging, and reporting on the devices at the edge of your Azure virtual network
Send traffic between virtual networks across the Azure backbone
Connect to devices on the same virtual network, different virtual networks, the internet, or your own on-premises networks.

Question 9)
You are a network architect for an MNC that is looking to optimize its network infrastructure. The organization wants to leverage the advantages of network virtualization and has decided to implement a network virtual appliance (NVA). NVAs provide a software-based solution for various network functions like routing, security, and load balancing. In the given scenario, what is the key benefit of using an NVA?

To control who can access Azure resources from the perimeter network
To load balance incoming traffic from the internet across multiple Azure virtual machines and across two regions for DR purposes.
To control outbound access to the internet
To control incoming traffic from the perimeter network and allow only traffic that meets security requirements to pass through

Question 10)
You are a network administrator for an organization that manages sensitive customer data. Your firm operates in a highly regulated industry and needs to comply with strict data privacy laws. You have been advised to implement a virtual private network (VPN) with forced tunneling. Considering this scenario, why do you require forced tunneling in a VPN configuration?

To route all network traffic through the VPN tunnel
To bypass network restrictions and access any blocked content
To provide access to local resources while being connected to the VPN
To improve network performance and reduce latency

Module quiz: Network security Quiz Answers

Question 1)
You are designing the network security architecture for a multi-tier application in Azure. The application consists of a web front-end, an application server, and a database server, each hosted in separate subnets within a virtual network. Your goal is to implement appropriate network security measures to protect the application.
Which of the following measures would be suitable for securing network communication between the different tiers of the application?

Configuring Azure Application Gateway to provide SSL termination and load balancing for the web front-end tier.
Implementing Azure Private Link to securely access the database server without exposing it to the public internet.
Implementing network security groups (NSGs) to restrict traffic flow between the subnets based on IP addresses, port ranges, and protocols.
Deploying Azure Firewall to centrally manage and control outbound and inbound traffic for all tiers of the application.

Question 2)
As a security engineer working on a complex Azure deployment, you are responsible for setting up network security for various resources. While configuring the network security groups (NSGs), you need to determine the number of NSGs that can be applied to a single virtual machine (VM), subnet, or network adapter.
For configuring network security for your Azure resources, how many NSGs can be applied to a single VM, subnet, or network adapter?

Three
Unlimited
One
Two

Question 3)
You are configuring network security in Azure using application security groups (ASGs) and network security groups (NSGs). As you work with ASGs, you come across certain constraints that need to be considered.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the constraints of ASGs in Azure?

ASG rules are automatically applied to all network interfaces in the associated subnet, regardless of ASG membership.
Multiple ASGs cannot be specified as the source or destination in a security rule.
ASGs can have an unlimited number of members in a subscription.
All network interfaces assigned to an ASG cannot exist in the same virtual network.

Question 4)
You are a security engineer responsible for managing the network security of your organization’s Azure resources. You are working to enhance the security and performance of the resources.

For such scenarios, what benefits do service endpoints bring to network security in Azure? Select all that apply.

Direct access to Azure service resources without public internet access
Direct increase in network latency
Real-time traffic monitoring
Simplified setup and management without the need for NAT or gateway devices

Question 5)
ExtraNet Corp is a service provider that offers Azure resources through Azure Private Link. They have received a connection request from a service consumer. The service consumer does not have RBAC permissions on the service provider resource. What will be the status of the connection request on the service provider’s side, and what action can the service provider take?

The connection request will appear as “Pending” on the service provider’s side.
The connection request will be rejected by the service provider.
The connection request will be automatically approved by the service provider.
The connection request will be removed by the service provider.

Question 6)
Suppose you manage a web application that requires Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption and load balancing across multiple backend servers. Based on the provided requirement, which of the following components of Azure Application Gateway are essential?

Frontend port, listener, and backend pool
Frontend IP address, backend pool, and HTTP setting
Frontend IP address, backend port, and SSL certificate
Frontend port, SSL certificate, and virtual network

Question 7)
You are managing an application that requires SSL termination at the gateway for secure communication. The application experiences varying traffic load patterns. In addition, you want to ensure that the application remains highly available and fault-tolerant across multiple availability zones.
Which features of Application Gateway will you leverage to address these requirements? Select the most appropriate option.

Connection draining and custom error pages
Static virtual Internet Protocol (VIP) and web application firewall (WAF)
URL-based routing and multiple-site hosting
Autoscaling and zone redundancy

Question 8)
The Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies in Azure can be associated with different components to customize security settings.
Which level of WAF policy allows you to customize the exclusions, custom rules, managed rule sets, and other settings for each site behind an Application Gateway?

Listener policy
Per-site policy
Global policy
Per-URI policy

Question 9)
You are managing a web application that handles sensitive user data. You want to ensure the highest level of security for your HTTP/HTTPS workload. You are considering using Azure Front Door for your application’s traffic management and security.
Which feature of Azure Front Door allows you to create custom rules to control access and secure your HTTP/HTTPS workload?

URL-based routing
Accelerate application performance
High application availability with smart health probes
WAF feature

Question 10)
You have multiple web applications hosted on Azure, and you want to implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to manage security for these applications.
Which Azure component can you associate with a WAF policy to provide security for your applications at the regional level?

Azure Virtual Network
Azure Front Door
Azure Load Balancer
Azure Application Gateway

Module quiz: Host and container security

Question 1)
Your organization has just undergone a restructuring of the senior management and executive council. This crucial update needs to be communicated to all the employees through a channel that can accommodate the sensitivity of the information. As a security engineer on the IT team, you recommend using PAWs since they have access to _____.

Cloud services
Administrative privileges
High-sensitivity information workers
Identity systems

Question 2)
You are a cloud administrator responsible for ensuring the organization’s security for all sensitive data stored in Azure virtual machines (VMs). To safeguard against unauthorized access, you must enable Azure Disk Encryption to encrypt the VM disks. Which of the following steps are involved in enabling Azure Disk Encryption? Select all that apply.

Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information
Windows VM must connect to an Azure storage endpoint
Get a token to connect to your key vault
Write the encryption keys to your key vault

Question 3)
You are an IT security specialist for a financial institution that manages sensitive information and requires robust security measures. To protect against credential theft and unauthorized access, you must enable Windows Defender Credential Guard on your organization’s endpoints. You have decided to do this to enhance the security of credentials stored on the organization’s devices, preventing unauthorized access, and minimizing the risk of credential-based attacks. Given this scenario, which features and solutions can you get by enabling Windows Defender Credential Guard? Select all that apply.

Virtualization-based security enhancement
Better protection against advanced persistent threats
Hardware security enhancement
Comprehensive multicloud security framework

Question 4)
You are a DevOps engineer for a software development firm heavily relying on containerization for deploying and managing applications. You are responsible for optimizing your container images’ security. To accomplish this, you will use a private registry, which provides enhanced control and security measures for your container images. Considering this scenario, what is the benefit of using a private registry such as Azure Container Registry or Docker Trusted Registry?

Supports service principal-based authentication through Azure Active Directory for basic authentication flows
Private registry is the Docker Trusted Registry, which can be installed only on-premises
Safeguards encryption keys and secrets
Provides a chain of custody that enables you to verify the integrity of the containers

Question 5)
As an IT Security Manager, you are concerned about the security of the containers during runtime. Your company has recently transitioned to using Azure Container Instances (ACI) for its AI applications.
What is a recommended best practice for securing containers during runtime?

Ignore network segmentation to improve container communication
Permit the containers to access any files or executables as required
Grant all privileges to the containers during runtime for better performance
Enforce least privileges in runtime and reduce the container attack surface by removing unneeded privileges

Question 6)
You are developing a CI/CD pipeline for a containerized application. You need an Azure Container Registry (ACR) authentication method that allows flexibility and seamless integration for your pipeline.
What is the best authentication method for the given scenario?

Service Principal
Admin account
Individual login with Azure AD
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Question 7)
As a restaurant owner, you have started the implementation of Azure serverless computing for your online ordering system. You want to understand how you can ensure your system can handle peak times when the volume of orders is exceptionally high.
Which of the following describes how Azure serverless computing handles high-demand periods?

Azure serverless computing reduces resources during high-demand periods
Azure serverless computing requires manual scaling during peak demand
Azure serverless computing cannot adjust to increased demand
Azure serverless computing dynamically scales up to match the demands of the workload

Question 8)
TechRetail Inc. is planning to migrate its web application to Azure App Service. The application must support secure login using various identity providers, including Azure Active Directory and social media accounts.
What feature should TechRetail Inc. leverage in Azure App Service to implement this requirement?

Built-in Authentication and Authorization
Azure Virtual Network Integration
Managed Identities
Azure Disk Encryption

Question 9)
You are a DevOps engineer responsible for managing a Kubernetes cluster in a production environment. Your team wants to ensure the stability and reliability of the cluster.
Which of the following correctly highlights the key considerations when working with Kubernetes?

Regularly updating Kubernetes to the latest version
Running all services as privileged containers for increased flexibility
Monitoring resource utilization and setting appropriate limits for each workload
Assigning large resource limits to all containers for optimal performance

Question 10)
The security team at TechCo wants to increase the security posture of its AKS clusters. They need a solution offering RBAC, multifactor authentication, and identity protection.
Which solution can provide these requirements?

Kubernetes RBAC alone
Azure AD integration with AKS
Azure AD alone without AKS integration
AKS alone without Azure AD integration

Graded assessment: Implement Platform Protection Quiz Answers

Question 1)
A large financial institution that handles sensitive customer data and performs numerous financial transactions daily faces the risk of cyber threats and potential cyber-attacks. They recently implemented a microsegmentation strategy to improve their network security. Why do you think microsegmentation is important for financial institutions?

Makes the network infrastructure less complicated, making it easier to manage
Allows unrestricted communication between all network segments
Creates secure zones in data centers and Azure deployments
Enables faster data transfer across your network, enhancing overall performance

Question 2)
Renee is designing an application to scale horizontally to meet the demands of an amplified load. She is particularly careful that in any event of a DDoS, her application should not depend on a single instance of a service, as that would create a single point of failure. Which of the following steps should she take to ensure this? Select all that apply.

For Azure App Service, select an App Service plan that offers multiple instances.
Configure your roles to use multiple instances for Azure Cloud Services.
For Azure Virtual Machines, ensure that your VM architecture includes more than one VM.
For Azure App Service, select an App Service plan that offers a single instance.

Question 3)
You are a network administrator for an MNC that utilizes Azure virtual networks for its cloud infrastructure. To do network configuration, you must first understand the use cases and advantages of using custom routes within a virtual network. Considering this scenario, why would you use a custom route in a virtual network?

To connect to resources in the same virtual network hosted in Azure
To connect to resources in another virtual network hosted in Azure
To load balance the traffic within your virtual network
To connect to your Azure virtual machines using RDP or SSH

Question 4)
You are a network architect for a large software firm with multiple Azure virtual networks deployed in various regions. You have decided to establish virtual network peering to enable seamless communication between these virtual networks. Considering this scenario, which of the following statements accurately describes virtual network peering?

Used to send traffic between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises location over the public internet
Use a VPN gateway to send traffic between Azure virtual networks
Provides a low-latency, high-bandwidth connection
Provides a limited bandwidth connection and is helpful in scenarios where you need encryption but can tolerate bandwidth restrictions

Question 5)
You are responsible for monitoring the network health of your Azure virtual network, including virtual machines and virtual networks. You use Azure Private Endpoint to connect securely using a private IP address from your virtual network, effectively bringing the service into your virtual network. If you want to make calls to Private Endpoints, which of the following ways can you use to enforce this?

Manage the service endpoint in the DNS server used by your app.
Go to the destination service and configure service endpoints against the integration subnet.
Configure regional virtual network integration with your function app to connect to a specific subnet.
Integrate with Azure DNS private zones.

Question 6)
The company you are consulting for has recently transitioned most of its infrastructure to Azure. They want to ensure the traffic to their Azure SQL Database is secure. Which Azure network security tool would you recommend securing their connection to the Azure SQL Database?

Azure virtual network service endpoints
Azure Network Watcher
Azure Network Security Groups
Azure Virtual Network

Question 7)
An Azure administrator wants to help secure traffic by using Firewall Manager to create Azure Firewall policies. The traffic originates via an Azure Virtual WAN/ExpressRoute connection from the organization’s on-premises environment. Which of the following statements about Azure Firewall Manager is true?

Firewall Manager can only be used with Azure Virtual Networks and cannot be utilized in this context.
This is an example of Firewall Manager being implemented in the hub virtual network architecture.
This is an example of Firewall Manager being implemented in the secured virtual hub architecture.
It’s not possible to use Firewall Manager to secure traffic in this context.

Question 8)
You are designing the network architecture for your Azure deployment. You have multiple virtual machines (VMs) with multiple network adapters each. You need to control the traffic flow through specific network adapters using network security groups (NSGs).

Which deployment model in Azure allows you to assign NSGs to a network adapter for fine-grained control over traffic flow?

Classic deployment model
Both the classic and Resource Manager deployment models
Resource Manager deployment model
Neither the classic nor Resource Manager deployment models

Question 9)
You are a cloud security administrator working with Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Security Groups (ASGs).

You have a set of virtual machines (VMs) grouped in an Application Security Group (ASG) called AsgWeb. Additionally, you have another ASG called AsgDb that contains a separate set of VMs. You also have a Network Security Group (NSG) named “FrontendNSG” associated with a subnet that hosts the AsgWeb ASG.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the configuration of ASGs and NSGs in Azure?

Multiple ASGs can be associated with the Source field of the FrontendNSG NSG.
Both WebServers and DatabaseServers ASGs can be associated with the Source field of the FrontendNSG NSG.
The ASGs cannot be directly associated with the Source or Destination fields of the FrontendNSG NSG.
Multiple ASGs can be associated with the Destination field of the FrontendNSG NSG.

Question 10)
In which of the following scenarios can service endpoints in Azure provide benefits? Select all that apply.

Secure Azure services across several subnets in multiple virtual networks
Filtering inbound traffic from the public internet
Establishing communication with on-premises networks
Filtering outbound traffic from a virtual network to Azure services

Question 11)
You are responsible for deploying a web application in Azure that requires Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) termination, protection against common exploits and vulnerabilities, and the ability to handle fluctuating traffic patterns.

Which features of Azure Application Gateway would you leverage to meet these requirements?

Web application firewall (WAF), SSL termination, and autoscaling
Static virtual Internet Protocol (VIP), load balancing, and traffic encryption
SSL termination, autoscaling, and zone redundancy
Transport Layer Security (TLS), core rule sets, and zone redundancy

Question 12)
You are responsible for securing multiple web applications hosted on Azure. You want to simplify security management and ensure better protection against threats and intrusions.

Which of the following options would be the most suitable solution?

Secure each web application individually
Deploy the web application firewall service on a separate server
Use a local web application firewall solution for each web application
Implement a centralized Azure web application firewall platform

Question 13)
You’re tasked with ensuring the integrity of the container images throughout their lifecycle in your organization’s Azure Container Instances (ACI) environment. What is a critical step to take in this process?

Ignore any changes in the container images after deployment
Do not restrict access to the container images
Ensure that images with vulnerabilities are not run in production and perform regular audits of deployed images
Save images in a public registry for easy access

Question 14)
TechStart Inc. wants to maintain efficient log management for its container ecosystem to troubleshoot and monitor its applications. Which Azure service should TechStart Inc. use to achieve this?

Azure Active Directory
Log Analytics
Azure App Service
Azure Kubernetes Service

Question 15)
Your company is setting up an Azure Container Registry (ACR) for the first time. Due to simplicity and ease of use, you have decided to use an authentication method that requires minimal setup. Which authentication method would you likely use for the scenario above?

Azure AD identities
Admin account
Service Principal
Individual login with Azure AD

Question 16)
After implementing Azure serverless computing, you’re looking at options for processing online orders for your restaurant. You want to understand the role of Azure Functions in this process. How are Azure Functions used in the processing of online orders?

Azure Functions are used to create a new service instance.
Azure Functions are used to manage events that occur within the system.
Azure Functions update the restaurant’s website and mobile app.
Azure Functions are used to process online orders, check order details, update the inventory, calculate the total, and confirm the order.

Question 17)
TechRetail Inc. has sensitive data that should not be directly stored in the code or configuration files of their Azure App Service application. They are seeking a solution that can securely manage these secrets. What features can TechRetail Inc. leverage in Azure App Service to secure sensitive data?

Managed Identities and App Settings
Azure Disk Encryption and App Settings
Azure Key Vault and App Settings
Web Application Firewall and App Settings

Question 18)
DD-Org is interested in leveraging Docker images in their AKS workloads. They are wondering how AKS accommodates this. How does AKS support the use of Docker images?

Docker images are used to create the AKS clusters.
Docker images can’t be used with AKS.
Docker images can be transformed into AKS images for use in AKS.
Docker images can be launched as Kubernetes pods in AKS.

Question 19)
TechCo wants to ensure a clear audit trail of who accessed what and when in their AKS clusters for compliance purposes. What feature will help them achieve this?

Utilizing Kubernetes Service Accounts
Manual logging of all authentication requests by the TechCo team
Integrating Azure AD with AKS
Running the az aks get-credentials command

Question 20)
GlobeCo wants to grant cluster-wide permissions for administrators or support engineers. Which Azure RBAC tool should they use for this purpose?

Kubernetes Secrets.
Roles.
ClusterRoleBindings.
RoleBindings.

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Review

I recently completed the Implement Platform Protection course on Coursera, and it’s a comprehensive deep dive into infrastructure and network security within Azure. With four detailed modules, the course covers the key components of a defense-in-depth strategy, including securing applications, managing network access, and implementing platform-level protections using Azure’s built-in services.

What I found most valuable was the breadth of practical configurations — from deploying Azure Firewall and Web Application Firewall (WAF) to securing container services and virtual machines. The course clearly illustrates how to implement hub-and-spoke network topologies, VPNs, Azure Bastion, DDoS protection, and Application Gateway, providing a robust foundation for designing secure Azure architectures.

If you’re working toward the AZ-500 certification or tasked with protecting enterprise-grade Azure environments, this course delivers both the strategic concepts and the technical skills needed. It’s a crucial part of building a strong security posture across your platform and infrastructure layers.

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