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A lifecycle rule moves blobs to the archive tier after 90 days. A file was archived 2 weeks ago, and a reporting job now needs to read it tomorrow morning. What should you expect?
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
The file is immediately readable, but only through the archive endpoint and at a higher request rate.
Archived blobs are not immediately readable like hot or cool data. Archive tier requires a rehydration step before normal access resumes.
B
Best answer
The file must be rehydrated to an online tier before it can be read, so access is delayed.
Archive tier is offline storage. If a job needs the blob tomorrow, the blob must first be rehydrated to an online tier such as hot or cool. Rehydration takes time, so the data is not instantly available. This is an important operational consideration when lifecycle policies move data to archive based on age.
C
Distractor review
The file is permanently deleted when it enters archive, so the job must use a backup restore.
Archive tier does not delete the blob. The data remains stored, but it is offline and requires rehydration before normal access is restored.
D
Distractor review
The file can be read immediately if the account has read-access geo-redundancy enabled.
Geo-redundancy affects durability and replication, not whether archive data is online. RA features do not remove the archive rehydration delay.
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
Questions learners often ask
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: The file must be rehydrated to an online tier before it can be read, so access is delayed. — Archive is an offline tier, so blobs stored there cannot be read immediately. To use the file tomorrow, you must rehydrate it back to an online tier first. That process introduces delay, which is why archive is best for data that is rarely accessed and does not need immediate retrieval. Planning for retrieval time is just as important as planning for storage cost savings. Why others are wrong: Archived data is not directly readable through a special archive endpoint, and it is not deleted when moved to archive. Geo-redundancy does not change the fact that archive is offline. The key operational point is that access requires rehydration, so jobs needing near-term reads should not rely on archive without advance planning.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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