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A platform team wants one Azure storage account for application logs in Blob containers and a shared working directory for a Windows admin VM and a Linux automation VM. The account must support blob lifecycle rules, standard performance, and future private endpoint access. Which storage account kind should the administrator create?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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BlobStorage, because it is optimized for blob data and can store logs efficiently.
BlobStorage accounts are limited to blob data and do not provide Azure Files shares or the broad feature set needed for this mixed workload.
B
Best answer
StorageV2 (general-purpose v2), because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and modern network features.
General-purpose v2 is the correct choice because it supports both Blob storage and Azure Files, includes lifecycle management for blobs, and offers the current feature set expected for private endpoints and standard administration. It is the normal recommendation when you need multiple storage services in one account.
C
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FileStorage, because it is the best option when Azure Files is required.
FileStorage is specialized for premium Azure Files shares and does not fit a requirement that includes Blob containers and lifecycle policies in the same account.
D
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BlockBlobStorage, because it provides the highest performance for operational data.
BlockBlobStorage is designed for premium block blob workloads only and does not support Azure Files shares or the general-purpose feature mix in the requirement.
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: StorageV2 (general-purpose v2), because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and modern network features. — StorageV2, also called general-purpose v2, is the only option that cleanly satisfies all parts of the scenario. It supports Blob containers for logs, Azure Files for shared access, blob lifecycle management, and the modern networking capabilities administrators commonly need later, such as private endpoints. The other account kinds are specialized and would force a redesign when the workload expands beyond a single storage service. Why others are wrong: BlobStorage and BlockBlobStorage are blob-only account types, so they cannot host Azure Files shares. FileStorage supports only Azure Files and is aimed at premium file workloads, not blob lifecycle scenarios. StorageV2 is the flexible account type Microsoft expects administrators to choose when a single account must cover multiple services and operational features.
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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