Question 1hardmulti select
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A user deleted a nested folder tree from an Azure file share yesterday. Other folders in the share were updated after the deletion and must not be rolled back. Which two actions should the administrator take? Select two.
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
Restore the entire file share from the latest snapshot.
Restoring the whole share would overwrite newer changes and violate the requirement to preserve later updates.
B
Best answer
Open a snapshot taken before the deletion.
A snapshot from before the deletion contains the missing folder tree in its prior state and is the correct recovery source.
C
Best answer
Copy only the deleted folder tree back into the live share.
Copying only the lost folders restores the deleted data while leaving newer changes in the share untouched.
D
Distractor review
Convert the file share to the Hot access tier.
Access tiers are a blob storage feature and do not recover deleted content from Azure Files snapshots.
E
Distractor review
Delete the newer folders so the share matches the snapshot exactly.
Deleting newer folders would intentionally discard valid post-deletion changes and is not a targeted recovery method.
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.
Technical deep dive
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: Open a snapshot taken before the deletion. — For Azure Files recovery, the safest approach is to use a snapshot that predates the deletion and selectively restore only the missing folder tree. That preserves the newer files and folders that were modified afterward. Restoring the entire share would roll back those later changes, which the business explicitly wants to avoid. The snapshot serves as the source, and the copy operation restores only the deleted content. Why others are wrong: A full-share restore reverts legitimate later changes. Hot/Cool tiers are not part of Azure Files recovery. Deleting newer folders just to match the snapshot would create unnecessary data loss and is far broader than the requirement.
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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