Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Exhibit
Blob properties: Name: monthly-finance.csv Access tier: Archive Archive status: none Last modified: 2026-04-10 Application log: 12:05 UTC - Job started 12:06 UTC - Download failed: Blob is currently archived and must be rehydrated before it can be read. Business requirement: analysts must open the file in Excel tomorrow morning.
Based on the exhibit, what should you do so the report can open the file tomorrow morning?
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
Best answer
Change the blob to the Hot access tier and allow it to rehydrate before the report runs.
Archive blobs are offline and cannot be read until they are rehydrated to an online tier. Moving the blob to Hot is the appropriate action when access is needed soon, because it restores immediate read availability after the rehydration completes.
B
Distractor review
Change the blob to the Cool access tier only, because Cool is always immediately readable.
Cool is an online tier, but the blob still has to be rehydrated out of Archive before it becomes readable. Simply choosing Cool does not bypass the archive retrieval process.
C
Distractor review
Create a snapshot of the archived blob and use the snapshot instead.
A snapshot does not avoid the archive state if the source blob is archived. It also does not solve the immediate read requirement for the analyst.
D
Distractor review
Enable versioning on the storage account so the file becomes readable again.
Versioning helps protect against accidental overwrites or deletions, but it does not make an archived blob readable. The data still must be rehydrated from Archive first.
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: Change the blob to the Hot access tier and allow it to rehydrate before the report runs. — The blob is in the Archive tier, which means it is offline and unreadable until rehydration is initiated. Because the business needs the file by tomorrow morning, the administrator should move it to an online tier such as Hot. Once the rehydration completes, the file can be opened normally in Excel. The other options do not change the archive-to-online requirement. Why others are wrong: Cool is online, but the blob must still be rehydrated from Archive first. A snapshot does not bypass the archive state. Versioning is useful for protection and recovery, but it does not restore access to archived content. The core issue is retrieval from Archive, not file history or backup design.
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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