- A
BlobStorage because it is optimized for blobs and supports lifecycle management.
Why wrong: BlobStorage supports blobs, but it does not provide the full general-purpose feature set needed for Azure Files shares and broader storage scenarios.
- B
StorageV2 because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and access tiers.
StorageV2 is the correct choice because it is the general-purpose v2 account type. It supports blob containers, Azure Files shares, blob access tiers, lifecycle management rules, and the standard capabilities used in most Azure administration scenarios. It is also the recommended account type when a team wants one storage account for multiple storage services and operational features.
- C
FileStorage because it is designed for file shares and can also host blob lifecycle rules.
Why wrong: FileStorage is specialized for premium Azure Files and does not provide the blob-oriented lifecycle features or broad service mix required in this scenario.
- D
BlockBlobStorage because it provides the best performance for lifecycle policies and file shares.
Why wrong: BlockBlobStorage is intended for high-performance block blob workloads. It does not support Azure Files shares, so it cannot satisfy the requirement for one account that hosts both services.
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Storage Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage storage. 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 development team needs a single Azure Storage account for blob containers, Azure Files shares, and blob lifecycle rules. The account must support standard performance and allow future use of access tiers. Which account kind should you create?
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
StorageV2 because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and access tiers.
StorageV2 (general-purpose v2) is the only account kind that supports blobs, Azure Files shares, lifecycle management policies, and all access tiers (hot, cool, archive) with standard performance. BlobStorage lacks Azure Files support, FileStorage is premium-only and does not support lifecycle rules, and BlockBlobStorage is premium-only and does not support Azure Files or lifecycle management.
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.
- ✗
BlobStorage because it is optimized for blobs and supports lifecycle management.
Why it's wrong here
BlobStorage supports blobs, but it does not provide the full general-purpose feature set needed for Azure Files shares and broader storage scenarios.
- ✓
StorageV2 because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and access tiers.
Why this is correct
StorageV2 is the correct choice because it is the general-purpose v2 account type. It supports blob containers, Azure Files shares, blob access tiers, lifecycle management rules, and the standard capabilities used in most Azure administration scenarios. It is also the recommended account type when a team wants one storage account for multiple storage services and operational features.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
FileStorage because it is designed for file shares and can also host blob lifecycle rules.
Why it's wrong here
FileStorage is specialized for premium Azure Files and does not provide the blob-oriented lifecycle features or broad service mix required in this scenario.
- ✗
BlockBlobStorage because it provides the best performance for lifecycle policies and file shares.
Why it's wrong here
BlockBlobStorage is intended for high-performance block blob workloads. It does not support Azure Files shares, so it cannot satisfy the requirement for one account that hosts both services.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Microsoft often tests the misconception that BlobStorage accounts are sufficient for mixed workloads, but they intentionally omit that BlobStorage cannot host Azure Files shares, making StorageV2 the only viable choice when both blob and file storage are required with lifecycle management.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
BlobStorage supports blobs, but it does not provide the full general-purpose feature set needed for Azure Files shares and broader storage scenarios.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, StorageV2 accounts unify the Blob Service and File Service under a single REST endpoint, enabling lifecycle policies to apply to both blob containers and file shares via the same management plane. Access tiers (hot, cool, archive) are implemented at the blob level using the x-ms-access-tier header, and lifecycle rules are evaluated by the Azure Storage Analytics service every 24 hours. In a real-world scenario, a development team might need to store build artifacts as blobs in hot tier and share configuration files via Azure Files, then automatically move old blobs to cool tier after 30 days — only StorageV2 supports this combination.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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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: StorageV2 because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and access tiers. — StorageV2 (general-purpose v2) is the only account kind that supports blobs, Azure Files shares, lifecycle management policies, and all access tiers (hot, cool, archive) with standard performance. BlobStorage lacks Azure Files support, FileStorage is premium-only and does not support lifecycle rules, and BlockBlobStorage is premium-only and does not support Azure Files or lifecycle management.
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