After enabling Azure VM backup, an administrator wants to confirm whether the nightly backup succeeded. Where should the administrator check the backup status?

In the VM's network security group

An NSG controls traffic rules, but it does not display backup job results.

In the VM's availability set

Availability sets improve resiliency, but they do not report backup job status.

In the subscription activity log only

The activity log may show some management operations, but backup job status is checked in the vault.

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: In the Recovery Services vault backup jobs — The Recovery Services vault is where the administrator checks backup jobs because it provides the operational view of backup success, failure, and progress. This is the most direct place to confirm whether the scheduled backup completed overnight. While other Azure logs may contain related events, the vault is the authoritative backup management location. Why others are wrong: An NSG is only for network traffic filtering. An availability set provides VM placement resilience, not backup reporting. The subscription activity log records many control plane actions, but it is not the primary dashboard for Azure Backup job results and is less useful for this task.

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.