- A
Always
Why wrong: Always restarts the container whenever it exits, which is wrong for a one-time batch job.
- B
Never
Never lets the container exit and stay stopped, which matches a completed batch workload.
- C
OnFailure
Why wrong: OnFailure can restart after errors, but the scenario asks for no automatic restart at all.
- D
Automatic
Why wrong: Automatic is not an Azure Container Instances restart policy, so it is not a valid selection.
Question 928 of 1,170
AZ-104 Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage azure compute. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
A container group runs a nightly processing job in Azure Container Instances. The job should exit after completing successfully and should not restart automatically. Which restart policy should you configure?
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
✓
Never
The 'Never' restart policy ensures that the container group runs once and does not restart after it exits, regardless of the exit code. This is ideal for a nightly batch job that should complete and then stop permanently without automatic restarts.
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.
- ✗
Always
Why it's wrong here
Always restarts the container whenever it exits, which is wrong for a one-time batch job.
When this WOULD be correct
A question where a container must run continuously and be restarted automatically if it stops for any reason, such as a web server or a long-running service that should always be available.
- ✓
Never
Why this is correct
Never lets the container exit and stay stopped, which matches a completed batch workload.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
OnFailure
Why it's wrong here
OnFailure can restart after errors, but the scenario asks for no automatic restart at all.
When this WOULD be correct
A container group runs a data processing job that must restart only if it fails (e.g., due to transient errors). The job should not restart on success, but should retry on failure. 'OnFailure' would be correct.
- ✗
Automatic
Why it's wrong here
Automatic is not an Azure Container Instances restart policy, so it is not a valid selection.
When this WOULD be correct
If the question asked about a restart policy for an Azure VM or a different service that supports an 'Automatic' restart policy (e.g., Azure VM Scale Sets with automatic repairs), then 'Automatic' could be correct. For example, 'Which restart policy ensures a VM is automatically restarted after a failure in a scale set?'
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The AZ-104 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓NeverCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
Never lets the container exit and stay stopped, which matches a completed batch workload.
✗AlwaysWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The 'Always' restart policy restarts the container regardless of exit code, which contradicts the requirement that the job should exit after completing successfully and not restart automatically.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
A question where a container must run continuously and be restarted automatically if it stops for any reason, such as a web server or a long-running service that should always be available.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse 'Always' with a default or safe option, assuming it ensures the job runs repeatedly, but they overlook the specific requirement for the job to exit and not restart.
✗OnFailureWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The job should exit after completing successfully and not restart. 'OnFailure' restarts the container only if it exits with a non-zero exit code (failure), but the question specifies the job completes successfully, so no restart is needed.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
A container group runs a data processing job that must restart only if it fails (e.g., due to transient errors). The job should not restart on success, but should retry on failure. 'OnFailure' would be correct.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think 'OnFailure' is appropriate because the job should not restart on success, but they overlook that the job is expected to succeed and exit, so no restart policy is needed at all.
✗AutomaticWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The 'Automatic' restart policy is not a valid option in Azure Container Instances; the valid policies are Always, Never, and OnFailure. Therefore, it cannot be configured for any container group.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
If the question asked about a restart policy for an Azure VM or a different service that supports an 'Automatic' restart policy (e.g., Azure VM Scale Sets with automatic repairs), then 'Automatic' could be correct. For example, 'Which restart policy ensures a VM is automatically restarted after a failure in a scale set?'
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse the term 'Automatic' with the 'Always' policy or assume it is a valid option because it sounds like a logical default for automatic restarts.
Analysis generated from the official AZ-104blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse 'OnFailure' with 'Never' for successful jobs, not realizing that 'OnFailure' still restarts on failure, while the question requires no restart at all after successful completion.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
OnFailure can restart after errors, but the scenario asks for no automatic restart at all.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure Container Instances supports three restart policies: Always (default), Never, and OnFailure. The restart policy is evaluated based on the container group's exit code and determines whether the orchestrator re-creates the container after it stops. For batch jobs that must run exactly once, 'Never' is the correct choice to avoid unintended re-execution.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Deploy and Manage Azure Compute — This question tests Deploy and Manage Azure Compute — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Never — The 'Never' restart policy ensures that the container group runs once and does not restart after it exits, regardless of the exit code. This is ideal for a nightly batch job that should complete and then stop permanently without automatic restarts.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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