- A
General-purpose v2: Provides support for blobs, files, queues, tables, and VM disks. Suitable for most general-purpose workloads.
General-purpose v2 is the default multiprotocol account type, supporting all Azure storage services.
- B
BlobStorage: Legacy blob-only account type with performance equivalent to GPv2. Suitable for blob-only workloads.
BlobStorage is a legacy account type for blob-only workloads, offering same performance as GPv2.
- C
BlockBlobStorage: Premium performance for block blob and append blob data, with low latency and high transaction rates.
BlockBlobStorage provides premium performance for block blobs, ideal for high-throughput, low-latency workloads.
- D
FileStorage: Premium file shares backed by SSDs, providing high performance for enterprise file shares.
FileStorage offers premium file shares with SSD-backed performance for enterprise applications.
- E
General-purpose v2: Premium performance for block blob and append blob data, with low latency.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this describes BlockBlobStorage, not General-purpose v2.
- F
BlockBlobStorage: Legacy blob-only account type.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this describes BlobStorage, not BlockBlobStorage.
Azure Storage Account Types — Match Workloads to Correct Kind
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage storage. 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.
Match each workload requirement to the Azure storage account kind that best fits it.
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
General-purpose v2: Provides support for blobs, files, queues, tables, and VM disks. Suitable for most general-purpose workloads.
Each storage kind is tailored for specific workloads: GPv2 is the default, BlockBlobStorage for high throughput, FileStorage for premium files, and others for legacy or specialized needs.
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.
- ✓
General-purpose v2: Provides support for blobs, files, queues, tables, and VM disks. Suitable for most general-purpose workloads.
Why this is correct
General-purpose v2 is the default multiprotocol account type, supporting all Azure storage services.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
BlobStorage: Legacy blob-only account type with performance equivalent to GPv2. Suitable for blob-only workloads.
Why this is correct
BlobStorage is a legacy account type for blob-only workloads, offering same performance as GPv2.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
BlockBlobStorage: Premium performance for block blob and append blob data, with low latency and high transaction rates.
Why this is correct
BlockBlobStorage provides premium performance for block blobs, ideal for high-throughput, low-latency workloads.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
FileStorage: Premium file shares backed by SSDs, providing high performance for enterprise file shares.
Why this is correct
FileStorage offers premium file shares with SSD-backed performance for enterprise applications.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
General-purpose v2: Premium performance for block blob and append blob data, with low latency.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes BlockBlobStorage, not General-purpose v2.
- ✗
BlockBlobStorage: Legacy blob-only account type.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes BlobStorage, not BlockBlobStorage.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Implement and Manage Storage — This question tests Implement and Manage Storage — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: General-purpose v2: Provides support for blobs, files, queues, tables, and VM disks. Suitable for most general-purpose workloads. — Each storage kind is tailored for specific workloads: GPv2 is the default, BlockBlobStorage for high throughput, FileStorage for premium files, and others for legacy or specialized needs.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Identify which AZ-104 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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