CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
A cloud engineer needs to apply security patches to a group of Linux VMs running in Azure. The engineer wants to automate the patching process and ensure that patches are applied during a predefined maintenance window. Which Azure service should be used?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Azure Update Management
Azure Update Management (part of Azure Automation) allows automated patching with scheduled maintenance windows.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Azure Security Center
Why it's wrong here
Security Center provides security recommendations, not patch automation.
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Azure Policy
Why it's wrong here
Policy enforces compliance, not patching.
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Azure Backup
Why it's wrong here
Backup is for data protection, not patching.
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Azure Update Management
Why this is correct
Update Management provides automated patching with maintenance windows.
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