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An employee accidentally deletes a critical document from an Azure file share. You need to restore only that file to its earlier state without restoring the entire share or using a vault-based backup job. Which feature should you use?
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
A file share snapshot, because it captures a point-in-time copy of the share for granular recovery.
A snapshot is the right recovery tool when you need a point-in-time copy of an Azure file share and want to restore only a specific file. It allows granular recovery without rolling back the entire share, which keeps the impact small and the process simple. This is a common operational use of Azure Files snapshots.
B
Distractor review
A storage account access key, because it can retrieve deleted files from any share version.
An access key controls authorization, not file recovery. It cannot restore deleted file content or create point-in-time copies.
C
Distractor review
An Azure VM snapshot, because it captures the file share state automatically.
VM snapshots protect the VM's disks, not an Azure file share. They are the wrong recovery mechanism for a file-share-only deletion.
D
Distractor review
A private endpoint to the file share, because it enables restore operations.
A private endpoint changes network access to the file share, but it does not provide backup or restore capability for deleted files.
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
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: A file share snapshot, because it captures a point-in-time copy of the share for granular recovery. — Azure File share snapshots are intended for this type of point-in-time recovery. They let you restore an individual file or folder to a previous state without affecting the whole share. That makes them ideal for accidental deletion or accidental overwrite scenarios where you want fast, targeted recovery. They are a storage feature, not a network or identity feature, so they directly address the data restoration requirement. Why others are wrong: Storage account keys grant access, but they do not provide recovery history. VM snapshots protect VM disks rather than Azure file shares. Private endpoints help with secure connectivity, but they cannot restore deleted data. The key distinction is between access control, compute protection, and actual point-in-time file recovery, and only snapshots solve the recovery problem here.
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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