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A support engineer is narrowing a Log Analytics query to only failed backup jobs and wants to show only the needed columns. Which two KQL operators should they use? Select two.

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A support engineer is narrowing a Log Analytics query to only failed backup jobs and wants to show only the needed columns. Which two KQL operators should they use? Select two.

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Why each option matters

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A

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extend

Extend creates calculated columns, but it is not the main operator for filtering or trimming output.

B

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join

Join combines data from multiple tables, which is unnecessary for a simple failure search.

C

Best answer

project

Project keeps only the columns you want to display in the query results.

D

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summarize

Summarize is useful for aggregation, but not for listing individual failed jobs directly.

E

Best answer

where

Where filters rows so the query returns only backup jobs with a failure status.

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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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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: project — The where operator filters rows so the query returns only backup jobs with a failure status. The project operator then selects just the columns the engineer wants to see, such as time, job name, and status. Together they make a Log Analytics query easier to read and more focused for troubleshooting. Why others are wrong: Join combines data from multiple tables, which is unnecessary for a simple failure search. Summarize is mainly used to aggregate results, not to list individual failed jobs. Extend creates new calculated columns, but it is not the primary way to filter or narrow the output in this scenario.

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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