- A
Move data from object storage to block storage after 30 days
Why wrong: Block storage is typically more expensive and not suitable for infrequent access.
- B
Use reserved capacity for object storage
Why wrong: Reserved capacity is for consistent usage, not lifecycle management.
- C
Transition data to a lower-cost infrequent access tier after 30 days
Infrequent access tiers are cheaper for data accessed less often.
- D
Archive data to cold storage after 1 year
Archive storage is the cheapest option for long-term retention.
- E
Delete all data older than 1 year
Why wrong: Data must be retained for 7 years.
Question 788 of 997
CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of cloud architecture and design. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company wants to reduce its cloud storage costs for infrequently accessed data that must be retained for 7 years. Which two storage lifecycle policies should they implement? (Select TWO.)
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
✓
Transition data to a lower-cost infrequent access tier after 30 days
Option C is correct because transitioning data to a lower-cost infrequent access tier after 30 days aligns with the requirement to reduce costs for infrequently accessed data. This lifecycle policy moves objects from a standard tier to a cheaper tier (e.g., Amazon S3 Standard-IA or Azure Cool Blob Storage) after a specified period, reducing storage costs while maintaining low-latency retrieval. Option D is correct because archiving data to cold storage after 1 year (e.g., Amazon S3 Glacier or Azure Archive Blob Storage) further reduces costs for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for 7 years, as cold storage offers the lowest storage cost at the expense of longer retrieval times.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Move data from object storage to block storage after 30 days
Why it's wrong here
Block storage is typically more expensive and not suitable for infrequent access.
- ✗
Use reserved capacity for object storage
Why it's wrong here
Reserved capacity is for consistent usage, not lifecycle management.
- ✓
Transition data to a lower-cost infrequent access tier after 30 days
Why this is correct
Infrequent access tiers are cheaper for data accessed less often.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Archive data to cold storage after 1 year
Why this is correct
Archive storage is the cheapest option for long-term retention.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Delete all data older than 1 year
Why it's wrong here
Data must be retained for 7 years.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between lifecycle policies (which automate tier transitions) and billing optimizations (like reserved capacity), leading candidates to incorrectly select reserved capacity as a lifecycle policy instead of a cost-saving commitment.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Lifecycle policies in cloud storage (e.g., Amazon S3 Lifecycle or Azure Blob Storage Lifecycle Management) use rules based on object age or last access time to automate transitions between tiers. For example, Amazon S3 Lifecycle transitions objects from S3 Standard to S3 Standard-IA after 30 days, then to S3 Glacier Deep Archive after 365 days, with each transition incurring a per-object cost. A common subtlety is that cold storage tiers like Glacier have minimum storage durations (e.g., 90 days for Glacier Deep Archive), so early deletion incurs a prorated charge, which must be factored into cost calculations for 7-year retention.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Cloud Architecture and Design — This question tests Cloud Architecture and Design — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Transition data to a lower-cost infrequent access tier after 30 days — Option C is correct because transitioning data to a lower-cost infrequent access tier after 30 days aligns with the requirement to reduce costs for infrequently accessed data. This lifecycle policy moves objects from a standard tier to a cheaper tier (e.g., Amazon S3 Standard-IA or Azure Cool Blob Storage) after a specified period, reducing storage costs while maintaining low-latency retrieval. Option D is correct because archiving data to cold storage after 1 year (e.g., Amazon S3 Glacier or Azure Archive Blob Storage) further reduces costs for data that is rarely accessed but must be retained for 7 years, as cold storage offers the lowest storage cost at the expense of longer retrieval times.
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