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Exhibit

Azure Backup recovery point
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Protected item: win-file01
Restore points available: 2026-04-25 23:00, 2026-04-26 23:00
Recovery option selected in portal: Restore virtual machine
User impact: One file missing at C:\Data\Reports\April.xlsx
Goal: Recover only the deleted file

Based on the exhibit, a user deleted one file from a Windows Azure VM. The VM is still running, and the administrator wants to restore only that file instead of recovering the full machine. Which restore approach should be used?

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Based on the exhibit, a user deleted one file from a Windows Azure VM. The VM is still running, and the administrator wants to restore only that file instead of recovering the full machine. Which restore approach should be used?

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Distractor review

Use the VM restore option and overwrite the entire VM.

A full VM restore would bring back the whole server and is unnecessary when only a single file is missing.

B

Best answer

Mount the recovery point and copy the file back to the VM.

Azure Backup supports file-level recovery by mounting the recovery point so you can browse the backup content and copy back only the missing file. This minimizes impact and avoids replacing the entire VM.

C

Distractor review

Increase the VM size and redeploy the workload.

Resizing the VM does not recover deleted data. It only changes compute capacity.

D

Distractor review

Enable a diagnostic setting on the VM and recover the file from logs.

Diagnostic logs are not a data recovery mechanism. They may help with investigation, but they cannot restore the deleted file.

Common exam trap

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.

Technical deep dive

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.

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this AZ-104 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Mount the recovery point and copy the file back to the VM. — For a single deleted file on a protected Windows VM, the best practice is file-level restore from an Azure Backup recovery point. Mounting the recovery point exposes the backup content so the administrator can copy back only the missing file. This approach avoids downtime and avoids overwriting the existing machine when the rest of the VM is healthy. Why others are wrong: A full VM restore is too disruptive for a single-file incident. Resizing the VM does not address data loss. Diagnostic settings collect telemetry and logs, but they do not provide recoverable file content.

What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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