- A
Always
Why wrong: Always restarts the container after it exits, which is not what you want for a completed one-time job.
- B
OnFailure
Why wrong: OnFailure restarts the container when it exits with an error, so successful completion can still leave it stopped, but this policy is not the cleanest fit for a one-time task that should never restart.
- C
Never
Never is the correct restart policy for a one-time task that should run once and then stop. Azure Container Instances will not try to restart the container after it exits, even if it finishes successfully. That behavior matches import jobs, batch scripts, and other short-lived workloads that should complete and remain stopped.
- D
Manual
Why wrong: Manual is not a valid Azure Container Instances restart policy for a container group.
AZ-104 Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage azure compute. 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.
A container group runs a one-time import job in Azure Container Instances. After the job finishes successfully, it should not restart. Which restart policy should you choose?
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 does not restart after the job completes, which is ideal for a one-time import job that should run exactly once. Azure Container Instances supports three restart policies: Always, OnFailure, and Never. For a job that must not restart after successful completion, 'Never' is the correct choice because it prevents any automatic restart regardless of the exit code.
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 after it exits, which is not what you want for a completed one-time job.
When this WOULD be correct
Choose 'Always' for a long-running service like a web server or API endpoint that must be automatically restarted if it stops, ensuring high availability.
- ✗
OnFailure
Why it's wrong here
OnFailure restarts the container when it exits with an error, so successful completion can still leave it stopped, but this policy is not the cleanest fit for a one-time task that should never restart.
When this WOULD be correct
This policy would be correct for a job that should automatically retry on failure, such as a data processing task that must be re-run if it fails due to transient errors. For example, a batch job that imports data from an external source and should restart only if the import fails.
- ✓
Never
Why this is correct
Never is the correct restart policy for a one-time task that should run once and then stop. Azure Container Instances will not try to restart the container after it exits, even if it finishes successfully. That behavior matches import jobs, batch scripts, and other short-lived workloads that should complete and remain stopped.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Manual
Why it's wrong here
Manual is not a valid Azure Container Instances restart policy for a container group.
When this WOULD be correct
If the question were about a Docker container running on a virtual machine or a Kubernetes pod, where you can manually restart the container after it stops, then 'Manual' could be a plausible option. However, for Azure Container Instances, it is not a valid choice.
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 is the correct restart policy for a one-time task that should run once and then stop. Azure Container Instances will not try to restart the container after it exits, even if it finishes successfully. That behavior matches import jobs, batch scripts, and other short-lived workloads that should complete and remain stopped.
✗AlwaysWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The 'Always' restart policy restarts the container regardless of exit code, which is inappropriate for a one-time import job that should not restart after successful completion.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
Choose 'Always' for a long-running service like a web server or API endpoint that must be automatically restarted if it stops, ensuring high availability.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may assume 'Always' ensures the job runs continuously, but they overlook that the job is designed to run once and exit.
✗OnFailureWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The 'OnFailure' policy restarts the container only if it exits with a non-zero exit code, but the job completes successfully (exit code 0), so it would not restart. However, the question requires that the container should not restart at all after success, making 'Never' the correct choice.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
This policy would be correct for a job that should automatically retry on failure, such as a data processing task that must be re-run if it fails due to transient errors. For example, a batch job that imports data from an external source and should restart only if the import fails.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think 'OnFailure' is appropriate because the job is one-time and should not restart on success, but they overlook that the policy still allows restarts on failure, which is not desired here. They confuse 'not restarting after success' with 'not restarting at all'.
✗ManualWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Azure Container Instances does not support a 'Manual' restart policy. The valid policies are Always, OnFailure, and Never.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
If the question were about a Docker container running on a virtual machine or a Kubernetes pod, where you can manually restart the container after it stops, then 'Manual' could be a plausible option. However, for Azure Container Instances, it is not a valid choice.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might assume that 'Manual' is a standard restart policy similar to Docker's restart policies, but Azure Container Instances has its own set of policies that do not include Manual.
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 a successful job, but 'OnFailure' still allows restarts on failure, which violates the 'should not restart' requirement; the question explicitly states the job finishes successfully, so the correct policy is 'Never' to guarantee no restart under any condition.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Azure Container Instances uses the restart policy to control the container group's lifecycle based on the exit code of the primary container. When 'Never' is set, the container group runs once and transitions to a 'Stopped' state after the container exits, regardless of the exit code. This is particularly useful for batch jobs or data migration tasks where idempotency is not desired, and it avoids incurring costs from unnecessary container restarts.
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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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 does not restart after the job completes, which is ideal for a one-time import job that should run exactly once. Azure Container Instances supports three restart policies: Always, OnFailure, and Never. For a job that must not restart after successful completion, 'Never' is the correct choice because it prevents any automatic restart regardless of the exit code.
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