- A
Create a new virtual machine
Azure Backup can restore a protected VM as a new VM during recovery.
- B
Restore the managed disks
You can restore the VM disks first and then attach or use them as needed.
- C
Change the subscription automatically
Why wrong: Backup restore does not automatically move a VM to another subscription.
- D
Replace the Recovery Services vault name
Why wrong: Changing the vault name is not a restore target and does not recover data.
- E
Rebuild the virtual network
Why wrong: Network rebuild is unrelated to VM restore targets in Azure Backup.
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AZ-104 Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of monitor and maintain azure resources. 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 VM was corrupted and the team wants to recover it from Azure Backup without using the original damaged disks. Which two restore targets are supported? 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
✓
Create a new virtual machine
Option A is correct because Azure Backup supports restoring a VM to a new virtual machine directly from the recovery point, which creates a new VM with the same configuration and data without using the original damaged disks. This is a common restore workflow when the original VM is corrupted or inaccessible.
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.
- ✓
Create a new virtual machine
Why this is correct
Azure Backup can restore a protected VM as a new VM during recovery.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Restore the managed disks
Why this is correct
You can restore the VM disks first and then attach or use them as needed.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Change the subscription automatically
Why it's wrong here
Backup restore does not automatically move a VM to another subscription.
When this WOULD be correct
If the question were about moving a backup to a different subscription for billing or organizational purposes, you would need to perform a cross-subscription restore, which is supported for certain workloads like Azure VMs by restoring to a different subscription.
- ✗
Replace the Recovery Services vault name
Why it's wrong here
Changing the vault name is not a restore target and does not recover data.
When this WOULD be correct
In a scenario where you need to move a backup to a different Recovery Services vault (e.g., for organizational restructuring), you would use the 'Backup to another vault' feature or cross-region restore, but the vault name itself cannot be changed; you select a different existing vault.
- ✗
Rebuild the virtual network
Why it's wrong here
Network rebuild is unrelated to VM restore targets in Azure Backup.
When this WOULD be correct
In a scenario where a virtual network is accidentally deleted or misconfigured, and you need to recreate it from a template or script, 'Rebuild the virtual network' would be a valid recovery action, but it is not a restore target from Azure Backup.
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.
✓Create a new virtual machineCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
Azure Backup can restore a protected VM as a new VM during recovery.
✗Change the subscription automaticallyWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Azure Backup does not support automatically changing the subscription during restore; restore operations are confined to the same subscription as the Recovery Services vault.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
If the question were about moving a backup to a different subscription for billing or organizational purposes, you would need to perform a cross-subscription restore, which is supported for certain workloads like Azure VMs by restoring to a different subscription.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that changing the subscription is a valid restore option because they confuse restore with migration or assume that backup data can be moved across subscriptions easily.
✗Replace the Recovery Services vault nameWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Azure Backup does not support changing the Recovery Services vault name as a restore target; the vault name is fixed and cannot be replaced during restore operations.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
In a scenario where you need to move a backup to a different Recovery Services vault (e.g., for organizational restructuring), you would use the 'Backup to another vault' feature or cross-region restore, but the vault name itself cannot be changed; you select a different existing vault.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that changing the vault name is a valid restore option because they confuse it with the ability to restore to a different vault or subscription, but the vault name is immutable after creation.
✗Rebuild the virtual networkWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Rebuilding the virtual network is not a supported restore target for Azure Backup; backup restores operate on VM or disk level, not on network resources.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
In a scenario where a virtual network is accidentally deleted or misconfigured, and you need to recreate it from a template or script, 'Rebuild the virtual network' would be a valid recovery action, but it is not a restore target from Azure Backup.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that restoring a VM requires its network to be rebuilt or that Azure Backup can restore network components, confusing network recovery with VM recovery.
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 assume 'Replace existing VM' is an option, but Azure Backup does not support in-place restoration of a corrupted VM; you must restore to a new VM or to managed disks, then manually swap disks or reconfigure.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
When restoring from Azure Backup, the 'Create new virtual machine' option deploys a new VM using the same managed disks, network interface, and size as the original, but with a new name and in the same resource group or a new one. The 'Restore managed disks' option creates new managed disk objects from the recovery point, which you can then attach to an existing VM or use to build a custom recovery scenario, such as mounting the disks to a troubleshooting VM. This flexibility is critical for scenarios where the original VM's configuration is intact but the OS or data disks are corrupted.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — This question tests Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a new virtual machine — Option A is correct because Azure Backup supports restoring a VM to a new virtual machine directly from the recovery point, which creates a new VM with the same configuration and data without using the original damaged disks. This is a common restore workflow when the original VM is corrupted or inaccessible.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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