- A
High availability across regions: Use multiple regions with Traffic Manager
Traffic Manager directs traffic to multiple regions for high availability.
- B
Latency-sensitive apps: Use performance routing
Performance routing directs users to the closest region for low latency.
- C
Data residency: Enforce via Azure Policy
Azure Policy can enforce data residency requirements.
- D
High availability across regions: Use autoscale
Why wrong: Autoscale adjusts capacity based on demand, not for cross-region availability.
- E
Latency-sensitive apps: Use multiple regions with Traffic Manager
Why wrong: Traffic Manager can provide HA but not optimized for latency; performance routing is better.
Question 857 of 1,170
AZ-104 Traffic Manager Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage virtual networking. 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. A key principle to apply: traffic Manager. 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.
Match each network design requirement or limitation on the left with the best Azure behavior or corrective action on the right.
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
✓
High availability across regions: Use multiple regions with Traffic Manager
Option A correctly matches high availability across regions with deploying to multiple Azure regions and using Traffic Manager, which provides geo-redundancy and failover. Option B correctly matches latency-sensitive applications with performance routing, which directs traffic to the closest endpoint to minimize latency. Option C correctly matches data residency requirements with Azure Policy, which can enforce region restrictions. Option D is incorrect because autoscale handles scaling based on demand, not high availability across regions. Option E is incorrect because deploying to multiple regions with Traffic Manager is for high availability, not for reducing latency.
Key principle: Traffic Manager
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
High availability across regions: Use multiple regions with Traffic Manager
Why this is correct
Traffic Manager directs traffic to multiple regions for high availability.
Related concept
Traffic Manager
- ✓
Latency-sensitive apps: Use performance routing
Why this is correct
Performance routing directs users to the closest region for low latency.
Related concept
Traffic Manager
- ✓
Data residency: Enforce via Azure Policy
Why this is correct
Azure Policy can enforce data residency requirements.
Related concept
Traffic Manager
- ✗
High availability across regions: Use autoscale
Why it's wrong here
Autoscale adjusts capacity based on demand, not for cross-region availability.
- ✗
Latency-sensitive apps: Use multiple regions with Traffic Manager
Why it's wrong here
Traffic Manager can provide HA but not optimized for latency; performance routing is better.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common trap is confusing high availability with autoscaling, or latency optimization with multi-region deployment. Autoscale adjusts capacity, not redundancy. Performance routing optimizes latency, while multi-region with Traffic Manager provides failover.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Traffic Manager
- Performance routing
- Azure Policy
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
Traffic Manager
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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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — This question tests Implement and Manage Virtual Networking — Traffic Manager.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: High availability across regions: Use multiple regions with Traffic Manager — Option A correctly matches high availability across regions with deploying to multiple Azure regions and using Traffic Manager, which provides geo-redundancy and failover. Option B correctly matches latency-sensitive applications with performance routing, which directs traffic to the closest endpoint to minimize latency. Option C correctly matches data residency requirements with Azure Policy, which can enforce region restrictions. Option D is incorrect because autoscale handles scaling based on demand, not high availability across regions. Option E is incorrect because deploying to multiple regions with Traffic Manager is for high availability, not for reducing latency.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Review traffic Manager, then practise related AZ-104 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Traffic Manager
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