Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Exhibit
Restore options shown in Recovery Services vault: - Create a new VM - Replace existing VM - Restore disks - File Recovery Incident: One configuration file was deleted from vm-web02, but the VM is still running and should remain unchanged.
Based on the exhibit, an administrator needs to recover one deleted configuration file from a running Azure VM without replacing the VM. Which restore option should be used?
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
Create a new VM from the recovery point so the deleted file returns with a clean operating system.
Creating a new VM is unnecessary for a single file recovery and would be much more disruptive than needed. The existing VM must remain unchanged.
B
Distractor review
Restore disks and manually rebuild the VM afterward.
Restoring disks is appropriate for larger recovery scenarios, but it is too heavy for recovering one file. It also creates extra operational work the scenario does not require.
C
Best answer
Use File Recovery to mount the recovery point and copy back the missing file.
File Recovery is designed for restoring individual files from a backup without replacing the live VM. It lets the administrator mount the recovery point, copy back the deleted file, and leave production running normally.
D
Distractor review
Replace the existing VM immediately to recover only one file.
Replacing the VM would be far more disruptive than necessary and could overwrite current changes. It is the wrong choice for a single missing file.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-104 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use File Recovery to mount the recovery point and copy back the missing file. — When only one file is missing and the VM must stay online, the best choice is File Recovery. This restore mode mounts the backup recovery point so you can copy the needed file back to the live machine. It avoids replacing the VM, preserves the current system state, and gives a fast, low-impact recovery path. Why others are wrong: Creating a new VM or restoring disks is excessive for a single file and introduces avoidable work. Replacing the existing VM is the most disruptive option and risks losing current data. The scenario explicitly says the VM should remain unchanged, so file-level restore is the only option that fits the operational need.
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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