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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
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
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
Best answer
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
Distractor review
Restore the entire VM to a new VM and copy the file back manually.
That works for full-machine recovery, but it is unnecessary when only one file is missing and the VM must stay online.
D
Distractor review
Restore the disks from backup and attach them to the running VM.
Disk restore is a broader recovery option and is more disruptive than a file-only recovery workflow.
E
Distractor review
Use Azure Site Recovery failover to expose the file.
Site Recovery is for disaster recovery replication and failover, not for recovering an individual deleted file.
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: Use file recovery from the recovery point in the Azure portal. — Azure Backup supports file-level recovery for Azure VM backups, which is exactly what you want when only one file is missing and the machine must keep running. The portal workflow and the file recovery script or PowerShell mount workflow both access the recovery point so the administrator can copy the spreadsheet back without restoring the whole VM. These approaches are faster and less disruptive than full VM or disk restores, which are unnecessary for a single-file loss. Why others are wrong: Restoring the whole VM or restoring disks are valid backup options in some cases, but they are excessive when only one file was deleted and the VM must remain online. Azure Site Recovery is a replication and failover service, not a file recovery tool. The scenario is about surgical recovery from a backup point, so file-level methods are the correct fit.
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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