- A
A managed image created from the approved server build.
A managed image captures a reusable VM image from a generalized source and can be used to deploy new VMs.
- B
An image stored in Azure Compute Gallery.
Azure Compute Gallery stores versioned images that can be reused consistently across deployments and subscriptions.
- C
A Marketplace image from the operating system vendor.
Why wrong: Marketplace images are standard published offerings, not the administrator's approved custom server build.
- D
A single managed disk snapshot.
Why wrong: A snapshot captures disk state, but it is not the same as a reusable generalized VM image.
- E
A public IP address assigned to the VM.
Why wrong: A public IP address affects connectivity, not the operating system image used to create the VM.
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.
An administrator wants future VMs to start from the same approved server build as an existing generalized VM. Which two image sources can be used to create the new VM? 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
A managed image created from the approved server build.
A managed image captures the exact configuration of a generalized VM, including the OS and data disks, and can be used to deploy multiple identical VMs. This ensures that future VMs start from the same approved server build without needing to recreate the image each time.
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.
- ✓
A managed image created from the approved server build.
Why this is correct
A managed image captures a reusable VM image from a generalized source and can be used to deploy new VMs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
An image stored in Azure Compute Gallery.
Why this is correct
Azure Compute Gallery stores versioned images that can be reused consistently across deployments and subscriptions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A Marketplace image from the operating system vendor.
Why it's wrong here
Marketplace images are standard published offerings, not the administrator's approved custom server build.
When this WOULD be correct
If the question asked for deploying a VM using a standard, vendor-provided OS image without customization, or if the approved server build matched a specific Marketplace image, then a Marketplace image would be correct.
- ✗
A single managed disk snapshot.
Why it's wrong here
A snapshot captures disk state, but it is not the same as a reusable generalized VM image.
When this WOULD be correct
A managed disk snapshot would be correct if the question asked for a method to create a new VM from an existing VM's disk for disaster recovery or to create a VM with the same data but not necessarily the same build configuration, such as when restoring from a backup.
- ✗
A public IP address assigned to the VM.
Why it's wrong here
A public IP address affects connectivity, not the operating system image used to create the VM.
When this WOULD be correct
When the question asks which resource must be assigned to a VM to enable internet access, a public IP address is correct. For example: 'You need to ensure a new VM can be reached from the internet. What should you assign?'
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.
✓A managed image created from the approved server build.Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
A managed image captures a reusable VM image from a generalized source and can be used to deploy new VMs.
✗A Marketplace image from the operating system vendor.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
A Marketplace image is a pre-configured image from a vendor, not a custom image created from the approved server build. The question requires using the same approved server build, which must be a custom image, not a generic Marketplace image.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
If the question asked for deploying a VM using a standard, vendor-provided OS image without customization, or if the approved server build matched a specific Marketplace image, then a Marketplace image would be correct.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think any image source can be used, or they confuse Marketplace images with custom images, assuming a vendor image can serve as the approved build.
✗A single managed disk snapshot.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
A single managed disk snapshot cannot be used to create a new VM with the same approved server build because it lacks the necessary OS and disk configuration metadata that a managed image provides. Snapshots are point-in-time copies of a disk, not deployable images.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
A managed disk snapshot would be correct if the question asked for a method to create a new VM from an existing VM's disk for disaster recovery or to create a VM with the same data but not necessarily the same build configuration, such as when restoring from a backup.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse snapshots with images, thinking that a snapshot of the OS disk can be used directly to deploy a VM, not realizing that a snapshot lacks the generalized state and image definition required for consistent deployments.
✗A public IP address assigned to the VM.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
A public IP address is a networking resource, not an image source. It cannot be used to create a VM from a specific server build.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
When the question asks which resource must be assigned to a VM to enable internet access, a public IP address is correct. For example: 'You need to ensure a new VM can be reached from the internet. What should you assign?'
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse the need for a public IP to access the VM with the process of creating a VM from an image, mistakenly thinking the IP is part of the VM creation source.
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 often confuse a single disk snapshot with a managed image, not realizing that a snapshot lacks the VM configuration and multiple disk support required to replicate the full approved build.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A managed image is a full copy of the VM's disks and configuration stored as a resource in Azure, supporting both generalized and specialized VMs. Azure Compute Gallery (formerly Shared Image Gallery) allows versioning, replication across regions, and sharing of images, making it ideal for enterprise-scale deployment of approved builds. Under the hood, both sources store the VHD or managed disk snapshots with the OS and data disks, and when creating a new VM, Azure uses these to instantiate identical copies, preserving sysprep generalization for domain join or customization.
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
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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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: A managed image created from the approved server build. — A managed image captures the exact configuration of a generalized VM, including the OS and data disks, and can be used to deploy multiple identical VMs. This ensures that future VMs start from the same approved server build without needing to recreate the image each time.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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