- A
Use file recovery from the recovery point in the Azure portal.
The portal file-recovery workflow lets you restore a single file without restoring the whole VM.
- B
Use the file recovery script or PowerShell mount workflow from the recovery point.
PowerShell-based file recovery mounts the backup contents so the missing file can be copied back.
- C
Restore the entire VM to a new VM and copy the file back manually.
Why wrong: That works for full-machine recovery, but it is unnecessary when only one file is missing and the VM must stay online.
- D
Restore the disks from backup and attach them to the running VM.
Why wrong: Disk restore is a broader recovery option and is more disruptive than a file-only recovery workflow.
- E
Use Azure Site Recovery failover to expose the file.
Why wrong: Site Recovery is for disaster recovery replication and failover, not for recovering an individual deleted file.
Quick Answer
The answer is to use the file recovery script or the PowerShell mount workflow from the recovery point. Azure Backup’s file-level recovery for Windows VM works by mounting the recovery point as an iSCSI drive directly onto the running VM, allowing you to browse and copy individual files—like the deleted spreadsheet—without restoring the entire virtual machine or taking it offline. This tests your understanding of Azure Backup’s granular restore capabilities, a common scenario on the AZ-104 exam where you must distinguish between full VM restore and selective file recovery. A frequent trap is assuming you need to stop the VM or perform a full restore, but the mount operation keeps the VM online and only exposes the file system of the snapshot. Memory tip: think “mount, don’t dismount”—the VM stays up while you mount the recovery point as a drive to grab just the file.
AZ-104 Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of monitor and maintain azure resources. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An employee deleted one spreadsheet from a Windows VM that is protected by Azure Backup. The VM must stay online while the administrator recovers only that file. Which two restore methods are supported? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Use file recovery from the recovery point in the Azure portal.
Option A is correct because Azure Backup's file-level recovery feature in the Azure portal allows you to mount a recovery point as a drive on the running Windows VM, enabling you to browse and copy individual files without restoring the entire VM. This method supports selective file recovery while the VM remains online, meeting the requirement. Option B is also correct because the file recovery script (or PowerShell mount workflow) performs the same mount operation programmatically, providing an alternative way to access and recover the specific spreadsheet from the recovery point.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Use file recovery from the recovery point in the Azure portal.
Why this is correct
The portal file-recovery workflow lets you restore a single file without restoring the whole VM.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use the file recovery script or PowerShell mount workflow from the recovery point.
Why this is correct
PowerShell-based file recovery mounts the backup contents so the missing file can be copied back.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Restore the entire VM to a new VM and copy the file back manually.
Why it's wrong here
That works for full-machine recovery, but it is unnecessary when only one file is missing and the VM must stay online.
- ✗
Restore the disks from backup and attach them to the running VM.
Why it's wrong here
Disk restore is a broader recovery option and is more disruptive than a file-only recovery workflow.
- ✗
Use Azure Site Recovery failover to expose the file.
Why it's wrong here
Site Recovery is for disaster recovery replication and failover, not for recovering an individual deleted file.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Azure Backup's file-level recovery with full VM restore or disk restore operations, assuming that granular recovery requires stopping the VM or using a separate disaster recovery service like Azure Site Recovery.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure Backup uses the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) on Windows to create application-consistent snapshots. The file recovery feature leverages iSCSI to mount the recovery point as a virtual disk on the VM, allowing read-only access to the file system without impacting the production workload. The mount operation uses a script that downloads and runs locally, establishing an iSCSI connection to the backup vault's storage, and the mount is automatically unmounted after 12 hours for security.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — This question tests Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use file recovery from the recovery point in the Azure portal. — Option A is correct because Azure Backup's file-level recovery feature in the Azure portal allows you to mount a recovery point as a drive on the running Windows VM, enabling you to browse and copy individual files without restoring the entire VM. This method supports selective file recovery while the VM remains online, meeting the requirement. Option B is also correct because the file recovery script (or PowerShell mount workflow) performs the same mount operation programmatically, providing an alternative way to access and recover the specific spreadsheet from the recovery point.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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Variation 1. An employee deleted one spreadsheet stored on a Windows VM that is protected by Azure Backup. The administrator must recover only that file without restoring the entire VM. What should be used?
medium- A.A full VM restore to replace the existing virtual machine.
- ✓ B.The file recovery process from the Recovery Services vault recovery point.
- C.Blob rehydration from Archive tier in the storage account.
- D.A restore point collection operation in Azure Compute.
Why B: Azure Backup for Azure VMs supports file-level recovery from a recovery point without restoring the entire VM. The file recovery process mounts the recovery point as an iSCSI target on the VM, allowing the administrator to browse and copy the deleted spreadsheet directly from the snapshot. This is the only option that provides granular, non-disruptive file restoration from a VM backup.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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