Q8 Key Vault Domain 4 · 20–25% of exam Priority · Real Exam

Which identity should a multi-container application use so that each container has distinct vault permissions?

  1. A One shared system-assigned identity
  2. B Separate user-assigned managed identities with individually scoped role assignments (correct answer)
  3. C The subscription service principal
  4. D A shared client secret

Shortcut: User-assigned identities can be created per workload and granted only the objects each needs, preserving least privilege and clear audit attribution.