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An analyst needs a blob that is currently in the Archive tier to be downloadable within the next hour. 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
Best answer
Change the blob access tier from Archive to Hot or Cool.
A blob in Archive is offline and cannot be read until it is rehydrated into an online tier. Moving it to Hot or Cool starts that rehydration process and makes the blob available again. This is the required administrative step when a previously archived blob must be downloaded for use.
B
Best answer
Choose High priority rehydration for the tier change.
High priority rehydration is the fastest option for archived blobs and is appropriate when access is needed quickly. Standard priority can take longer, which may miss the one-hour requirement. Selecting High priority helps the blob become readable sooner after the tier change request is submitted.
C
Distractor review
Download the blob directly from the Archive tier without changing its tier.
Archive is not an online access tier, so the blob cannot be downloaded directly. The data must be rehydrated first. This option ignores the storage service behavior for archived content and would not satisfy the requirement to make the blob available soon.
D
Distractor review
Delete the blob and restore it from a soft delete snapshot.
Soft delete is not the normal way to retrieve an archived blob for immediate download. Deleting and restoring would add unnecessary steps and does not address the archive rehydration requirement. The correct action is to change the tier and request rehydration.
E
Distractor review
Add a lifecycle rule to move the blob to Archive again after it is downloaded.
Lifecycle rules are useful for automated tier changes over time, but they do not make the archived blob immediately accessible. This action may be useful later, yet it does nothing to satisfy the urgent download requirement within the next hour.
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: Change the blob access tier from Archive to Hot or Cool. — Archived blobs are offline, so the administrator must initiate rehydration by changing the tier to an online tier such as Hot or Cool. Because the file is needed quickly, High priority rehydration is the best choice. Together these actions make the blob readable again and align with Azure Blob Storage behavior for archive retrieval. Why others are wrong: Direct download from Archive is not supported because archived data is offline. Deleting and restoring is not the right recovery model here, and lifecycle rules do not help immediate access. The essential concept is that Archive must be rehydrated before a blob can be read again.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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