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A legal department stores project video assets in Azure Blob Storage. The files are reviewed only during quarterly audits, but when someone needs a file it must open immediately without waiting for rehydration. Which access tier should the administrator use for the blobs?
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
Distractor review
Hot, because it is optimized for frequent access and always costs the least to retrieve.
Hot tier is designed for frequent access, but it is typically the most expensive to store. The scenario says the files are rarely accessed, so Hot is not the best cost fit.
B
Best answer
Cool, because it is for infrequent access while still keeping blobs online and immediately available.
Cool tier is meant for infrequently accessed data that still needs to remain online. It avoids archive rehydration delays, so users can open the file immediately during quarterly audits.
C
Distractor review
Archive, because it is the cheapest choice for data that is rarely used and can be restored instantly.
Archive is not instantly accessible. Blobs in Archive must be rehydrated before they can be read, which conflicts with the requirement to open files immediately.
D
Distractor review
Premium, because it is intended for workload bursts and gives the best long-term storage economics.
Premium storage is optimized for performance, not for low-cost long-term retention of infrequently accessed audit files. It is not the right fit for this cost pattern.
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.
Technical deep dive
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: Cool, because it is for infrequent access while still keeping blobs online and immediately available. — The Cool tier is the best fit for data that is accessed infrequently but still needs to be online at all times. It keeps the blobs immediately available without the delay and operational steps required by Archive. Because the legal department only opens the files during quarterly audits, Cool balances cost savings with immediate access when the documents are needed. Why others are wrong: Hot tier provides immediate access, but it is more expensive than necessary for quarterly use. Archive is cheaper, but it requires rehydration before access, which violates the immediate-read requirement. Premium is about performance characteristics and is not the normal choice for inexpensive, infrequently accessed blob storage.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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