Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Exhibit
Recovery Services vault: rsv-prod Backup Items > Azure Virtual Machine Item: vm-app01 Protection status: Protection stopped Deletion status: Deleted Soft Delete: Enabled Retention window remaining: 13 days
Based on the exhibit, the VM backup item was accidentally deleted from the vault yesterday, but the VM itself still exists. What should you do to resume protection with the existing backup item?
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
Delete the VM and recreate it so the backup can start again.
Deleting and recreating the VM is unnecessary and disruptive. The backup item still exists in soft-deleted state and can be recovered without rebuilding the server.
B
Best answer
Recover or undelete the backup item from the vault before the soft-delete retention expires.
Because soft delete is enabled and the retention window is still open, the deleted backup item can be recovered from the Recovery Services vault. Undeleting the item restores the backup relationship without requiring a new protection configuration or a rebuild of the VM.
C
Distractor review
Create a new action group so the vault can re-enable protection.
Action groups are for Azure Monitor notifications, not for Azure Backup protection state. They do not restore deleted backup items.
D
Distractor review
Disable diagnostic settings on the vault and then re-enable them.
Diagnostic settings affect monitoring data flow, not backup item lifecycle. They cannot bring a deleted backup item back into protected state.
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: Recover or undelete the backup item from the vault before the soft-delete retention expires. — Soft delete is designed to protect backup items that were deleted from the vault by mistake. The exhibit shows the item is deleted, soft delete is enabled, and the retention period has not expired. The correct action is to undelete or recover the backup item from the vault so protection can continue using the existing configuration. Why others are wrong: Recreating the VM is unnecessary and would disrupt the workload. Action groups belong to monitoring, not backup recovery. Diagnostic settings only control log export and do not affect the backup item's deleted state. The key clue is the soft-delete retention window, which indicates the item is recoverable now.
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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