Microsoft AZ-305 Unstructured Data Storage Design Practice Test

 

Topic 10 focuses on Semi-Structured and Unstructured Data Storage Selection for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and the AZ-305 exam, using Microsoft Azure solution-architecture scenarios. For broader exam preparation, review the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Exam Dumps page. Each question includes a concise explanation of the correct answer and the technical reason the other choices are incorrect.

Question 1

Which Azure capability provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems?

1. Azure Managed Disks
2. Azure Blob Archive access tier
3. Azure Files
4. Azure Table Storage

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Azure Files matches the described capability and is intended to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks is intended to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks, which is a different architectural function.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Archive access tier is intended to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency, which is a different architectural function.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Table Storage is intended to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary, which is a different architectural function.

 

Question 2

For Premium block blob storage, which statement is accurate?

1. Provides a managed Storage Area Network service with iSCSI block storage volumes.
2. Uses SSD-backed storage for blob workloads that require consistently low latency and high transaction rates.
3. Adds hierarchical namespace capabilities to Blob Storage for analytics-oriented directories, ACLs, and large-scale data processing.
4. Stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Premium block blob storage uses SSD-backed storage for blob workloads that require consistently low latency and high transaction rates.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Elastic SAN, whose purpose is to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, whose purpose is to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control.

Answer D is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Blob Archive access tier, whose purpose is to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency.

 

Question 3

For Azure NetApp Files, which statement is accurate?

1. Provides high-performance enterprise NFS and SMB file volumes managed as an Azure service.
2. Adds hierarchical namespace capabilities to Blob Storage for analytics-oriented directories, ACLs, and large-scale data processing.
3. Provides a low-cost schemaless key-value and wide-column store for large volumes of non-relational data.
4. Provides a managed Storage Area Network service with iSCSI block storage volumes.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure NetApp Files provides high-performance enterprise NFS and SMB file volumes managed as an Azure service.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, whose purpose is to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Table Storage, whose purpose is to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary.

Answer D is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Elastic SAN, whose purpose is to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.

 

Question 4

To support performance-sensitive object storage workloads, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Premium block blob storage
2. Azure Blob Archive access tier
3. Azure Elastic SAN
4. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Premium block blob storage uses SSD-backed storage for blob workloads that require consistently low latency and high transaction rates. It directly meets the requirement to support performance-sensitive object storage workloads.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Archive access tier is used to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Elastic SAN is used to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 is used to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

 

Question 5

Which Azure capability provides a managed Storage Area Network service with iSCSI block storage volumes?

1. Azure Blob Storage
2. Azure Elastic SAN
3. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
4. Azure Files

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure Elastic SAN matches the described capability and is intended to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Blob Storage is intended to store unstructured object data at cloud scale, which is a different architectural function.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL is intended to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale, which is a different architectural function.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Files is intended to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares, which is a different architectural function.

 

Question 6

Which Azure capability provides high-performance enterprise NFS and SMB file volumes managed as an Azure service?

1. Azure Elastic SAN
2. Azure NetApp Files
3. Azure Table Storage
4. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure NetApp Files matches the described capability and is intended to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Elastic SAN is intended to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture, which is a different architectural function.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Table Storage is intended to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary, which is a different architectural function.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 is intended to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control, which is a different architectural function.

 

Question 7

For Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, which statement is accurate?

1. Provides a globally distributed NoSQL document database with configurable consistency, low-latency access, and multi-region capabilities.
2. Uses SSD-backed storage for blob workloads that require consistently low latency and high transaction rates.
3. Provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems.
4. Adds hierarchical namespace capabilities to Blob Storage for analytics-oriented directories, ACLs, and large-scale data processing.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 adds hierarchical namespace capabilities to Blob Storage for analytics-oriented directories, ACLs, and large-scale data processing.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, whose purpose is to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale.

Answer B is incorrect because that description belongs to Premium block blob storage, whose purpose is to support performance-sensitive object storage workloads.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Files, whose purpose is to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares.

 

Question 8

To store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
2. Azure NetApp Files
3. Premium block blob storage
4. Azure Table Storage

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure Table Storage is designed to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary. Azure Table Storage provides a low-cost schemaless key-value and wide-column store for large volumes of non-relational data.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure NetApp Files can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer C is incorrect because Premium block blob storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support performance-sensitive object storage workloads; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 9

A platform architect needs to store unstructured object data at cloud scale. Which Azure service or capability is the best fit?

1. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
2. Azure Managed Disks
3. Azure Table Storage
4. Azure Blob Storage

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure Blob Storage provides massively scalable object storage for text, binary data, backups, media, logs, and data lakes. It directly meets the requirement to store unstructured object data at cloud scale.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 is used to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks is used to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Table Storage is used to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

 

Question 10

To support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Table Storage
2. Azure Elastic SAN
3. Azure NetApp Files
4. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Azure NetApp Files is designed to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance. Azure NetApp Files provides high-performance enterprise NFS and SMB file volumes managed as an Azure service.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Table Storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Elastic SAN can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 11

To minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Files
2. Azure Blob Storage
3. Azure NetApp Files
4. Azure Blob Archive access tier

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure Blob Archive access tier is designed to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency. Azure Blob Archive access tier stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Files can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store unstructured object data at cloud scale; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure NetApp Files can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 12

Which Azure capability provides a globally distributed NoSQL document database with configurable consistency, low-latency access, and multi-region capabilities?

1. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
2. Azure Elastic SAN
3. Azure Managed Disks
4. Azure Blob Archive access tier

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL matches the described capability and is intended to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Elastic SAN is intended to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture, which is a different architectural function.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks is intended to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks, which is a different architectural function.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Blob Archive access tier is intended to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency, which is a different architectural function.

 

Question 13

To store unstructured object data at cloud scale, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Table Storage
2. Azure Managed Disks
3. Azure Blob Storage
4. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Azure Blob Storage is designed to store unstructured object data at cloud scale. Azure Blob Storage provides massively scalable object storage for text, binary data, backups, media, logs, and data lakes.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Table Storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 14

When considering Azure Files, which requirement supports that choice?

1. To replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares.
2. To minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency.
3. To store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary.
4. To provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure Files provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Blob Archive access tier, not Azure Files.

Answer C is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Table Storage, not Azure Files.

Answer D is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Managed Disks, not Azure Files.

 

Question 15

For Azure Blob Storage, which statement is accurate?

1. Provide persistent block storage for Azure virtual machines with managed durability and performance tiers.
2. Provides massively scalable object storage for text, binary data, backups, media, logs, and data lakes.
3. Adds hierarchical namespace capabilities to Blob Storage for analytics-oriented directories, ACLs, and large-scale data processing.
4. Provides a low-cost schemaless key-value and wide-column store for large volumes of non-relational data.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure Blob Storage provides massively scalable object storage for text, binary data, backups, media, logs, and data lakes.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Managed Disks, whose purpose is to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, whose purpose is to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control.

Answer D is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Table Storage, whose purpose is to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary.

 

Question 16

To replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Files
2. Azure Blob Archive access tier
3. Azure Table Storage
4. Azure Managed Disks

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure Files is designed to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares. Azure Files provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Archive access tier can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Table Storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 17

To support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Elastic SAN
2. Azure Blob Archive access tier
3. Azure Managed Disks
4. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL provides a globally distributed NoSQL document database with configurable consistency, low-latency access, and multi-region capabilities. It directly meets the requirement to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Elastic SAN is used to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Archive access tier is used to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks is used to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

 

Question 18

When considering Azure Table Storage, which requirement supports that choice?

1. To support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance.
2. To store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary.
3. To support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale.
4. To support performance-sensitive object storage workloads.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure Table Storage provides a low-cost schemaless key-value and wide-column store for large volumes of non-relational data.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure NetApp Files, not Azure Table Storage.

Answer C is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, not Azure Table Storage.

Answer D is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Premium block blob storage, not Azure Table Storage.

 

Question 19

When considering Azure Elastic SAN, which requirement supports that choice?

1. To support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale.
2. To provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.
3. To store unstructured object data at cloud scale.
4. To replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure Elastic SAN provides a managed Storage Area Network service with iSCSI block storage volumes.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, not Azure Elastic SAN.

Answer C is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Blob Storage, not Azure Elastic SAN.

Answer D is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Files, not Azure Elastic SAN.

 

Question 20

For Azure Files, which statement is accurate?

1. Provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems.
2. Provides a low-cost schemaless key-value and wide-column store for large volumes of non-relational data.
3. Provide persistent block storage for Azure virtual machines with managed durability and performance tiers.
4. Stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure Files provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Table Storage, whose purpose is to store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Managed Disks, whose purpose is to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks.

Answer D is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Blob Archive access tier, whose purpose is to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency.

 

Question 21

To store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
2. Azure Files
3. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
4. Premium block blob storage

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 is designed to store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 adds hierarchical namespace capabilities to Blob Storage for analytics-oriented directories, ACLs, and large-scale data processing.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Files can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer D is incorrect because Premium block blob storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support performance-sensitive object storage workloads; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 22

A global application stores JSON documents and needs low-latency access with elastic scale across regions. Which listed data service is designed for this workload?

1. Azure Blob Archive access tier
2. Azure Elastic SAN
3. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
4. Azure Managed Disks

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL is designed to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL provides a globally distributed NoSQL document database with configurable consistency, low-latency access, and multi-region capabilities.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Blob Archive access tier can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Elastic SAN can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Managed Disks can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 23

For Azure Blob Archive access tier, which statement is accurate?

1. Stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay.
2. Provides high-performance enterprise NFS and SMB file volumes managed as an Azure service.
3. Provides massively scalable object storage for text, binary data, backups, media, logs, and data lakes.
4. Provides managed SMB and NFS file shares that can be mounted by cloud or on-premises systems.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure Blob Archive access tier stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure NetApp Files, whose purpose is to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Blob Storage, whose purpose is to store unstructured object data at cloud scale.

Answer D is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Files, whose purpose is to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares.

 

Question 24

A retained dataset is rarely accessed and can tolerate hours of delay before it becomes available for reading. Which Blob Storage tier fits this access pattern?

1. Azure Blob Archive access tier
2. Azure Blob Storage
3. Azure Files
4. Azure NetApp Files

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Azure Blob Archive access tier stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay. It directly meets the requirement to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Storage is used to store unstructured object data at cloud scale; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure Files is used to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure NetApp Files is used to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance; that does not directly satisfy the requirement in this scenario.

 

Question 25

For Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, which statement is accurate?

1. Stores rarely accessed blob data at very low storage cost with offline rehydration delay.
2. Provides a globally distributed NoSQL document database with configurable consistency, low-latency access, and multi-region capabilities.
3. Provides a managed Storage Area Network service with iSCSI block storage volumes.
4. Provide persistent block storage for Azure virtual machines with managed durability and performance tiers.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL provides a globally distributed NoSQL document database with configurable consistency, low-latency access, and multi-region capabilities.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Blob Archive access tier, whose purpose is to minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency.

Answer C is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Elastic SAN, whose purpose is to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.

Answer D is incorrect because that description belongs to Azure Managed Disks, whose purpose is to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks.

 

Question 26

To provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Azure Files
2. Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
3. Azure Elastic SAN
4. Azure Blob Storage

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Azure Elastic SAN is designed to provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture. Azure Elastic SAN provides a managed Storage Area Network service with iSCSI block storage volumes.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure Files can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to replace or extend traditional shared file servers with managed cloud file shares; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support globally distributed JSON workloads that need predictable low latency and elastic scale; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Blob Storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store unstructured object data at cloud scale; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 27

When considering Premium block blob storage, which requirement supports that choice?

1. To provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.
2. To minimize cost for long-term data that can tolerate hours of retrieval latency.
3. To support performance-sensitive object storage workloads.
4. To store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Premium block blob storage uses SSD-backed storage for blob workloads that require consistently low latency and high transaction rates.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Elastic SAN, not Premium block blob storage.

Answer B is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Blob Archive access tier, not Premium block blob storage.

Answer D is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, not Premium block blob storage.

 

Question 28

To provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks, which Azure design option should be selected?

1. Premium block blob storage
2. Azure Blob Storage
3. Azure NetApp Files
4. Azure Managed Disks

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure Managed Disks is designed to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks. Azure Managed Disks provide persistent block storage for Azure virtual machines with managed durability and performance tiers.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Premium block blob storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support performance-sensitive object storage workloads; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer B is incorrect because Azure Blob Storage can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to store unstructured object data at cloud scale; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

Answer C is incorrect because Azure NetApp Files can be useful in Azure architectures, but its primary role is to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance; it is not the best match for the stated priority.

 

Question 29

A latency-sensitive enterprise workload requires managed high-performance NFS or SMB file volumes. Which design objective most directly supports selecting Azure NetApp Files?

1. To store analytics data in a lake with file-system semantics and fine-grained access control.
2. To store simple semi-structured entities when advanced global database features are unnecessary.
3. To provide centrally managed block storage for supported workloads that require SAN-style architecture.
4. To support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because Azure NetApp Files provides high-performance enterprise NFS and SMB file volumes managed as an Azure service.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, not Azure NetApp Files.

Answer B is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Table Storage, not Azure NetApp Files.

Answer C is incorrect because that outcome is more directly associated with Azure Elastic SAN, not Azure NetApp Files.

 

Question 30

Which Azure capability provide persistent block storage for Azure virtual machines with managed durability and performance tiers?

1. Azure NetApp Files
2. Azure Managed Disks
3. Premium block blob storage
4. Azure Blob Storage

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Azure Managed Disks matches the described capability and is intended to provide block storage for VM operating system and data disks.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because Azure NetApp Files is intended to support latency-sensitive enterprise file workloads that require advanced file-service performance, which is a different architectural function.

Answer C is incorrect because Premium block blob storage is intended to support performance-sensitive object storage workloads, which is a different architectural function.

Answer D is incorrect because Azure Blob Storage is intended to store unstructured object data at cloud scale, which is a different architectural function.