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The answer is Premium SSD (Premium_LRS). The JSON output confirms this because the `storageAccountType` field explicitly shows `Premium_LRS`, which is the Azure-managed disk SKU that maps directly to Premium SSD performance—solid-state drives with low latency and high IOPS. On the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 exam, this question tests your ability to read Azure CLI or PowerShell output and map the `storageAccountType` value to the underlying disk technology, a common task when validating VM configuration for performance-critical workloads. A frequent trap is confusing `Standard_LRS` (HDD) or `StandardSSD_LRS` (standard SSD) with Premium; the key is that only `Premium_LRS` indicates SSD with premium-tier guarantees. Memory tip: think “Premium = Performance = SSD,” and look for the word “Premium” in the account type to instantly identify the correct storage tier.
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of troubleshooting. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator runs the command shown and receives the output. The administrator wants to ensure the VM uses SSDs for the OS disk. Based on the output, what is the current storage type?
Premium SSD (Premium_LRS)
Correct; Premium_LRS indicates premium SSD.
Ultra Disk (UltraSSD_LRS)
Why wrong: Incorrect; the type is Premium_LRS, not UltraSSD_LRS.
Standard HDD (Standard_LRS)
Why wrong: Incorrect; the storage type is Premium_LRS, not Standard_LRS.
Standard SSD (StandardSSD_LRS)
Why wrong: Incorrect; the type is Premium_LRS, not StandardSSD_LRS.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Premium SSD (Premium_LRS)
The output shows the OS disk is using `Premium_LRS` as the storage account type, which corresponds to Premium SSD. This is confirmed by the `storageAccountType` field in the JSON output, indicating the disk is backed by solid-state drives with premium performance characteristics.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Premium SSD (Premium_LRS)
Why this is correct
Correct; Premium_LRS indicates premium SSD.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Ultra Disk (UltraSSD_LRS)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; the type is Premium_LRS, not UltraSSD_LRS.
Standard HDD (Standard_LRS)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; the storage type is Premium_LRS, not Standard_LRS.
Standard SSD (StandardSSD_LRS)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; the type is Premium_LRS, not StandardSSD_LRS.
Common exam traps
CompTIA often tests the distinction between storage account type names and their corresponding hardware (e.g., confusing `StandardSSD_LRS` with `Premium_LRS`), leading candidates to overlook the exact string in the output and assume any SSD type is correct.
Detailed technical explanation
In Azure, managed disks use storage account types to define performance tiers: `Premium_LRS` indicates locally redundant Premium SSD storage, which provides consistent low-latency performance for I/O-intensive workloads. The `Get-AzDisk` PowerShell cmdlet retrieves disk properties, and the `storageAccountType` property directly maps to the underlying storage hardware and redundancy. In real-world scenarios, choosing the wrong storage type can lead to performance bottlenecks or unnecessary costs, especially for OS disks that host the operating system's page file and critical system processes.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
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The correct answer is: Premium SSD (Premium_LRS) — The output shows the OS disk is using `Premium_LRS` as the storage account type, which corresponds to Premium SSD. This is confirmed by the `storageAccountType` field in the JSON output, indicating the disk is backed by solid-state drives with premium performance characteristics.
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