Question 1hardmultiple choice
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A compliance team stores signed contract scans in Azure Blob Storage. The data must remain available if one zone in the primary region fails. If the entire primary region is unavailable, the team also needs to read the secondary copy while recovery work is underway. Which redundancy option should you choose for the storage account?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
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ZRS, because it protects against a single zone failure in one region.
ZRS provides zone-level resilience, but it does not replicate to a paired region for disaster recovery.
B
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GRS, because it keeps a geo-replicated copy but does not provide zone redundancy in the primary region.
GRS replicates to a secondary region, but it does not add zone redundancy within the primary region.
C
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GZRS, because it combines zone redundancy with geo-replication and supports failover recovery.
GZRS combines zone redundancy and geo-replication, but the secondary region is not readable before failover.
D
Best answer
RA-GZRS, because it combines zone redundancy, geo-replication, and read access to the secondary region.
RA-GZRS is the only option listed that satisfies both requirements simultaneously. It protects against a zone failure in the primary region through zone-redundant storage and also keeps a geo-replicated secondary copy in another region. The read-access feature lets administrators or applications read from the secondary endpoint during a regional outage or while validating recovery, which is exactly what the scenario requires.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: RA-GZRS, because it combines zone redundancy, geo-replication, and read access to the secondary region. — RA-GZRS is the best fit because the requirement has two parts: tolerate a zone outage in the primary region and keep a readable secondary copy if the primary region becomes unavailable. The zone-redundant portion handles local datacenter loss inside the region, while geo-replication protects against a region-wide outage. The read-access variant is essential here because the secondary endpoint must be usable before failover is completed. Why others are wrong: ZRS only covers zone failure and provides no geo-recovery copy. GRS adds geo-replication but not zone redundancy in the primary region. GZRS gives both zone resilience and geo-replication, yet the secondary region is not readable until failover. Only RA-GZRS satisfies all stated operational needs.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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