- A
Copy the blob directly from Archive to a local machine and reopen it there.
Why wrong: Archive blobs cannot be read directly without rehydration. Copying it as though it were online storage will not resolve the access delay.
- B
Start a rehydration request and move the blob to the Hot tier with high priority.
Archive data must be rehydrated before it can be read. If the team needs the file later today and will access it repeatedly, rehydrating it to Hot with high priority is the fastest practical choice.
- C
Change the blob to the Cool tier immediately and expect it to become available within minutes.
Why wrong: A blob in Archive cannot be changed to an online tier instantly. It must be rehydrated first, so a direct tier change does not meet the timeline.
- D
Create a lifecycle rule to move the blob back to Hot automatically on the next day.
Why wrong: Lifecycle rules are useful for ongoing automation, but they do not help with the immediate requirement. The file must be rehydrated now, not scheduled for later.
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Storage Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage storage. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 blob was moved to the Archive tier last month. A project team now needs the file available later today, and they expect to read it several times during review. What should the administrator do first?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"first"Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
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
Start a rehydration request and move the blob to the Hot tier with high priority.
Option B is correct because a blob in the Archive tier is offline and must be rehydrated (changed to Hot or Cool) before it can be accessed. Using high-priority rehydration ensures the blob becomes available within 1 hour, which meets the requirement for later today. The Hot tier is appropriate since the team expects to read the blob several times, providing low-latency access without incurring read costs from Cool tier.
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.
- ✗
Copy the blob directly from Archive to a local machine and reopen it there.
Why it's wrong here
Archive blobs cannot be read directly without rehydration. Copying it as though it were online storage will not resolve the access delay.
- ✓
Start a rehydration request and move the blob to the Hot tier with high priority.
Why this is correct
Archive data must be rehydrated before it can be read. If the team needs the file later today and will access it repeatedly, rehydrating it to Hot with high priority is the fastest practical choice.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Change the blob to the Cool tier immediately and expect it to become available within minutes.
Why it's wrong here
A blob in Archive cannot be changed to an online tier instantly. It must be rehydrated first, so a direct tier change does not meet the timeline.
- ✗
Create a lifecycle rule to move the blob back to Hot automatically on the next day.
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle rules are useful for ongoing automation, but they do not help with the immediate requirement. The file must be rehydrated now, not scheduled for later.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume changing the tier directly (e.g., to Cool) makes the blob instantly accessible, but in reality, any tier change from Archive triggers a rehydration process with significant latency, and only high-priority rehydration guarantees availability within an hour.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Rehydration from Archive tier involves moving the blob to an online tier (Hot or Cool) with either standard priority (up to 15 hours) or high priority (under 1 hour). The high-priority option uses additional Azure resources to expedite the process, but incurs higher cost. Once rehydrated, the blob's access tier is updated, and it can be read or copied immediately. In real-world scenarios, high-priority rehydration is critical for disaster recovery or urgent access needs, while standard priority is cost-effective for planned retrievals.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Implement and Manage Storage — This question tests Implement and Manage Storage — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Start a rehydration request and move the blob to the Hot tier with high priority. — Option B is correct because a blob in the Archive tier is offline and must be rehydrated (changed to Hot or Cool) before it can be accessed. Using high-priority rehydration ensures the blob becomes available within 1 hour, which meets the requirement for later today. The Hot tier is appropriate since the team expects to read the blob several times, providing low-latency access without incurring read costs from Cool tier.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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