Can Resource Group Blade Show Jon Ross's ARM Template?
Automate deployment of resources by using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep files
Manage Azure subscriptions and governance
Answer
Correct answer: A — Accessing the Resource Group blade reaches the Deployments history where Jon Ross's ARM template for the VM and second storage account can be reviewed.
Note: The question is included in a number of questions that depicts the identical set-up. However, every question has a distinctive result. Establish if the solution satisfies the requirements. Your company has an azure subscription that includes a storage account, a resource group, a blob container and a file share. A colleague named Jon Ross makes use of a solitary Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template to deploy a virtual machine and an additional Azure Storage account. You want to review the ARM template that was used by Jon Ross. Solution: You access the Resource Group blade. Does the solution meet the goal?
Community Insight
The question tests whether you know that a resource group's deployment history retains the submitted ARM template, with the trap being that simply glancing at the resource list is not the same as opening Deployments within that blade.
In the Azure portal, each resource group exposes a Deployments blade that lists every deployment applied to its resources, including Jon Ross's single ARM template that created a virtual machine and an extra storage account. Opening the resource group and drilling into that deployment lets you review or export the original template, so the proposed solution satisfies the goal.
Choosing B (No) because the resource group's default Overview only shows a resource inventory; learners forget that the Deployments section is part of the Resource Group blade and holds a downloadable copy of each template.
Community Discussion (46 comments)
Ponpon3185
👍 1
Selected: A
Ressource Group->Parameters->Deployment you 're able to see your deployment and template to deploy it!
Devendra M
👍 2
Selected: A
To review the original ARM template used by Jon, open: Azure portal → Resource groups → Select the resource group → Deployments → Select Jon’s deployment → Template. This displays the template used to deploy both the VM and the additional storage account. Exporting a template from the Virtual Machine blade generates a template from its current configuration; it does not retrieve the original deployment template.
Sam2652506
👍 1
Selected: A
To review the ARM template that was used to deploy resources, you should access the Resource Group that contains the deployed resources and view the Deployment history
CloudWheat_yea
👍 1
Selected: A
he Resource Group blade in the Azure portal contains a Deployments section that shows the full history of all ARM template deployments targeted to that resource group. From there, you can view and review the exact ARM template Jon Ross used, including parameters and outputs. Where to Find It In the Azure portal: Resource Group → Deployments blade → select the deployment → View template Since Jon Ross deployed both the VM and the Storage account using a single ARM template to a resource group, the deployment record — including the full template — is accessible directly from the Resource Group blade.
slabrigui
👍 1
Selected: A
A is the correct answer
gpais
👍 1
Selected: A
A the resource group is the correct choice
Edinelk
👍 1
Selected: A
Why it meets the goal: To review a template that was used for a previous deployment, you follow this path in the Azure Portal: Go to the Resource Group where the resources were deployed. In the left-hand menu, under Settings, select Deployments. Select the specific deployment (the one Jon Ross ran). Click on Template in the sidebar. This shows you the exact JSON ARM template used for that specific deployment.
testtaker45
👍 1
Selected: B
The Answer is B in this case, it doesn't let you view the template. You have to go 'Resource Group Blade > Deployments Everyone, the AZ-104 is filled with these funny questions with ambiguous wording. Try your best. It isn't you, it is the test. Good luck!
Alu21
👍 2
no you are wrong A is correct, yes from the resource group blade you still need to go to deployments but selecting the resource group blade meets the solution
thalasi
👍 6
Selected: B
"Review the ARM template that was used to deploy the virtual machine." The proposed solution is: Access the Virtual Machine blade. This does not meet the goal. -------------------------- The Virtual Machine blade in the Azure portal: Shows VM properties Shows extensions, networking, disks, etc. Does NOT show the ARM template used to deploy the VM To view the ARM template used for deployment, you must go to: Resource Group → Deployments → Select the deployment → View template This is where Azure stores the JSON template for each deployment.
621d4ae
👍 4
Selected: B
The Resource Group blade in the Azure portal allows you to view deployed resources. However, it does not show the original ARM template used to deploy the resources. To review the ARM template, you would need to: Go to Deployments under the resource group. Select the deployment → click “View Template” to see the JSON template used. ⚠️ Simply opening the Resource Group blade only shows resources, not the ARM template itself.
Eden13300
👍 1
Selected: B
pour moi c'est la b il faut aller dans le groupe de ressource oui mais ensuite dans exporter le modele pour avoir accés au json complet.
Patrickamr
👍 2
Selected: A
Para revisar um modelo do Azure Resource Manager (ARM) que foi usado para implantar recursos, uma forma válida é: Acessar a lâmina do Grupo de Recursos no portal do Azure. Na lâmina do grupo de recursos, você pode: Ver todos os recursos implantados (como VMs, contas de armazenamento, etc.); Acessar o histórico de implantações; Clicar em uma implantação específica para ver os detalhes do modelo ARM que foi utilizado (incluindo os parâmetros e o template completo em JSON).
NicoVick
👍 1
Selected: B
b is good answer
ahmadsaquib
👍 1
Selected: B
To see the actual ARM template, you should: Go to the Resource Group in the Azure Portal. Navigate to Deployments (under the "Settings" section). Select the specific deployment (e.g., the one initiated by Jon Ross) There, you can view the Template used for that deployment. Correct Solution: Access the Deployments section of the Resource Group to review the ARM template. Thus, simply accessing the Resource Group blade alone does not meet the goal.
Akosih
👍 5
A is correct
himanshu007007
👍 2
Selected: B
No, accessing the Resource Group blade alone will not allow you to review the ARM template that was used for deployment. Correct Approach: To view the ARM template used for a deployment, you should: Go to Azure Portal Navigate to Resource Group → Find the Deployed Resource (e.g., the VM or Storage Account created by Jon Ross). Click on "Deployments" (inside the Resource Group). Select the specific deployment you want to review. Click "Template" to view the ARM template used. Why Not the Resource Group Blade Alone? The Resource Group blade only shows deployed resources and their properties. It does not provide the actual ARM template used for deployment unless you check the Deployments section.
Sam_Diddio
👍 2
Selected: B
If you only go to the Resource Group blade but don't navigate to the "Deployments" section, they won't be able to see the actual ARM template used. The Resource Group blade by default shows the resources overview, but not the deployments or templates directly.
Sam_Diddio
👍 3
However after reviewing the documentation and watching exam preparation videos, I suppose we need to answer A during the exam.
UCS_CP
👍 1
Selected: B
Accessing the Resource Group blade in the Azure portal will allow you to see the resources within the resource group, but it will not provide you with the ARM template used for deployment. To review the ARM template, you should access the deployment history for the resource group and view the template used in the deployment
ea4b48e
👍 3
Selected: B
Answer: B. No To review the ARM template used by Jon Ross, you should navigate to the "Deployments" section of the specific Resource Group where the deployment was executed. By accessing the Resource Group blade alone, you would not directly access the ARM template. You need to specifically look at the deployments within that Resource Group. So, this solution does not meet the goal.
eternaldiarrhea
👍 3
A is correct
Sholasleek
👍 5
To review the ARM template, you would typically need to access the deployment history within the resource group and then view the template used for a specific deployment. So, the correct answer is B. No.
Onang
👍 1
A is the right answer
AAOOOEE
👍 3
A is correct
nnamacha
👍 4
B could be wrong if there were changes that were manually made to the resource after the deployment. Resource Group creates a snapshot as at that time
_gio_
👍 1
Selected: A
i think yes
fiahbone
👍 1
Selected: A
Yes, there you'll find Deployments
dhivyamohanbabu
👍 1
A is correct
Madbo
👍 19
Yes, accessing the Resource Group blade can meet the goal of reviewing the ARM template used by Jon Ross to deploy the virtual machine and additional Azure Storage account. In the Resource Group blade, you can select the resource group where the virtual machine and additional storage account were deployed, and then click on the "Deployments" tab. This will display a list of all deployments made to the resource group, including the ARM template used for the deployment. Therefore, the solution of accessing the Resource Group blade meets the goal of reviewing the ARM template used by Jon Ross. The answer is A. Yes.
Kt4Azure
👍 1
Selected: A
This is Correct. Resource Group >> Deployments
enklau
👍 4
A is correct
UmbongoDrink
👍 2
Selected: A
You should use the Resource Group blade
GBAU
👍 5
I could just image MS saying B only because technically just accessing the RG blade is not enough, you still need to find the deployment, select it and choose View template. The Solution should be worded "You access the template through the Resource Group blade." then A is not in any doubt.
Rufusinski
👍 1
Selected: A
A is correct.
NaoVaz
👍 2
Selected: A
To get a ARM template from deployed resources, one must go to the Resource Group Page and see\export the previously done deployments:
EmnCours
👍 2
Selected: A
Correct Answer: A
GaryJohnson
👍 2
A - Yes Azure Portal -> Resource Groups -> Resource Group Name (that contains the template) -> Resource Group Blade/Settings/Deployments -> Deployments Blade/Deployment Name (for template) -> Deployment Blade/Overview/Template
nqthien041292
👍 1
Selected: A
Vote A
rohit_khandelwal
👍 1
Answer: A
Alexw
👍 1
Selected: A
THat the correct answer
tyleractivate
👍 2
Selected: A
To export one or more resources from a resource group: 1. Select the resource group that contains the resources you want to export. 2. Select one or more resources by selecting the checkboxes. To select all, select the checkbox on the left of Name. The Export template menu item only becomes enabled after you've selected at least one resource. 3. Select Export template.
Teab91
👍 2
Yes. Because he provisioned storage as well
Omar_Aladdin
👍 7
A is correct: from Resource Group choose ----> Deployments blade
green_arrow
👍 29
A is correct
jackdryan
👍 6
A is correct
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Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The Resource Group blade in the Azure portal contains a Deployments section that records every deployment executed against resources in that group, and Jon Ross's virtual machine and second storage account were deployed into this subscription's resource group via one ARM template. Selecting the matching deployment and choosing View template (or Export template) reveals the exact JSON template used, so accessing the Resource Group blade is a valid starting point that meets the goal. This aligns with Microsoft's documented workflow for reviewing deployment history and retrieved templates at the resource-group scope.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B claims the Resource Group blade cannot lead you to the template, but the deployment history is a child node of the resource group, not a separate top-level service, so the template is reachable from that blade. Skeptics argue that one extra click to Deployments is required, yet the solution never restricts you to the Overview pane — it only says you access the blade, which contains the path to the template. Claiming the blade "only shows resources" confuses the default view with the full set of resource-group navigation options.Community Comment Notes
Several contributors back A: Omar_Aladdin spelled out the path as "from Resource Group choose ----> Deployments blade", and Madbo explained that you "click on the Deployments tab" to list deployments. GBAU raised the counterargument that Microsoft might mark B because "technically just accessing the RG blade is not enough," but this treats an intermediate click as disqualifying. 621d4ae similarly argued the blade "does not show the original ARM template," which is only true of the Overview pane. Note that thalasi's comment discusses a variant where the Virtual Machine blade is accessed instead, which does not apply to this wording.Official Reference
Exam Strategy
When a solution says you "access" a blade, evaluate the whole navigation path available inside that blade rather than its default Overview pane — resource-group Deployments and Export template are fair game. Eliminate options that hinge only on needing one additional click within the named blade.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I actually open the ARM template from the Resource Group blade?
In the resource group, open Deployments, select Jon Ross's deployment, then choose Export template or View template to see the original JSON.
Why do some learners answer No to this Resource Group question?
They focus only on the Overview resource list and miss that the Deployments section lives inside the same blade, giving access to the stored template.
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