- A
Read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS).
RA-GRS replicates data to a paired region and allows reads from the secondary endpoint, which supports reporting and read-only workloads.
- B
Read-access geo-zone-redundant storage (RA-GZRS).
RA-GZRS combines zone redundancy with geo-replication and also exposes a readable secondary region for failover or reporting use.
- C
Locally redundant storage (LRS).
Why wrong: LRS keeps replicas only within one region boundary and does not provide a readable secondary region in another location.
- D
Zone-redundant storage (ZRS).
Why wrong: ZRS provides zone resilience inside one region, but it does not create a readable secondary region in a paired region.
- E
Geo-redundant storage (GRS).
Why wrong: GRS adds geo-replication, but the secondary copy is not readable. That read-access feature is what distinguishes RA- options.
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Storage Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage storage. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 reporting team wants a storage redundancy option that keeps a readable copy in the paired region. Which two choices provide read access to the secondary region? Select two.
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
Read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS).
Read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) is correct because it provides geo-redundant storage (GRS) with the additional capability to read from the secondary region. This ensures that if the primary region becomes unavailable, the reporting team can still access a readable copy of the data in the paired region. RA-GRS replicates data asynchronously to a secondary region and allows read access to that secondary copy at all times.
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.
- ✓
Read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS).
Why this is correct
RA-GRS replicates data to a paired region and allows reads from the secondary endpoint, which supports reporting and read-only workloads.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Read-access geo-zone-redundant storage (RA-GZRS).
Why this is correct
RA-GZRS combines zone redundancy with geo-replication and also exposes a readable secondary region for failover or reporting use.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Locally redundant storage (LRS).
Why it's wrong here
LRS keeps replicas only within one region boundary and does not provide a readable secondary region in another location.
- ✗
Zone-redundant storage (ZRS).
Why it's wrong here
ZRS provides zone resilience inside one region, but it does not create a readable secondary region in a paired region.
- ✗
Geo-redundant storage (GRS).
Why it's wrong here
GRS adds geo-replication, but the secondary copy is not readable. That read-access feature is what distinguishes RA- options.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse geo-redundant storage (GRS) with read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS), mistakenly assuming GRS automatically provides read access to the secondary region, but GRS only allows read access after a failover, not continuously.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, RA-GRS and RA-GZRS both use asynchronous replication to the secondary region, with a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of typically 15 minutes. The read-access feature is enabled by a separate endpoint (e.g., `-secondary.blob.core.windows.net`) that allows clients to read from the secondary region even when the primary is healthy. In a real-world scenario, a reporting team might use RA-GRS or RA-GZRS to offload read-heavy analytics or reporting workloads to the secondary region, reducing latency for geographically distributed users.
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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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: Read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS). — Read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) is correct because it provides geo-redundant storage (GRS) with the additional capability to read from the secondary region. This ensures that if the primary region becomes unavailable, the reporting team can still access a readable copy of the data in the paired region. RA-GRS replicates data asynchronously to a secondary region and allows read access to that secondary copy at all times.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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