Question 1hardmultiple choice
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A platform team created a BlobStorage account for application logs. Later they discovered the same account must also host an Azure Files share for a Linux automation server, and lifecycle rules must continue to manage blob tiers. Standard performance is sufficient. What should they do?
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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Keep the BlobStorage account and add a private endpoint
A private endpoint changes network access but does not add Azure Files support to a BlobStorage account.
B
Best answer
Recreate the storage as a StorageV2 general-purpose v2 account
A StorageV2 account supports both blob features such as lifecycle management and Azure Files shares in the same account. The earlier BlobStorage kind is too limited for the file-share requirement, so the correct administrative action is to create a general-purpose v2 account and migrate the data. This also preserves standard performance and keeps the storage design simpler than splitting services across separate accounts.
C
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Convert the account to Premium Block Blob storage
Premium Block Blob storage is optimized for blob performance, but it does not add Azure Files support for a shared file system.
D
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Create a separate file server VM and keep the BlobStorage account unchanged
A file server VM adds unnecessary management overhead and does not solve the storage account capability mismatch directly.
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: Recreate the storage as a StorageV2 general-purpose v2 account — The BlobStorage account type is too specialized for the new requirement because Azure Files needs a general-purpose account. StorageV2 is the standard choice when you need both blobs with lifecycle management and file shares in one place. Recreating the account as GPv2 gives the team the required feature set while keeping the design aligned with standard Azure storage capabilities. It is the cleanest way to satisfy both workloads. Why others are wrong: Adding a private endpoint changes how clients connect but does not change what the account can host. Premium Block Blob improves blob performance only; it still does not provide Azure Files. A separate file server would be an unnecessary workaround and would reintroduce infrastructure the team is trying to avoid. The real fix is selecting the correct storage account kind.
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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