Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Storage account diagnostic settings - Destination: Log Analytics workspace - Categories: allLogs - Export mode: Resource-specific Troubleshooting note: - A coworker ran: AzureDiagnostics | where ResourceProvider == "MICROSOFT.STORAGE" - Result: No matching records
Based on the exhibit, why does a query against AzureDiagnostics return no rows after the storage account diagnostic setting was changed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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The storage account cannot send logs to Log Analytics when public network access is disabled.
Network access does not determine the log table format used in Log Analytics.
B
Best answer
The logs are written to resource-specific tables instead of AzureDiagnostics.
When diagnostic settings use resource-specific mode, Azure writes records to service-specific tables rather than the legacy AzureDiagnostics table. The query failed because it looked in the wrong table. The administrator should query the table that matches the storage log source or switch the destination format if a unified table is preferred.
C
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The diagnostic setting only sends metrics, not logs, to the workspace.
The exhibit shows allLogs were selected, so logs are being collected rather than metrics only.
D
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The workspace retention period automatically deletes all records after one hour.
Workspace retention does not explain why the query returned no rows immediately after logging was enabled.
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KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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- 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
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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: The logs are written to resource-specific tables instead of AzureDiagnostics. — Resource-specific export changes how Azure Monitor stores diagnostic data in Log Analytics. Instead of placing everything into AzureDiagnostics, Azure writes the records into service-specific tables. That means a query against AzureDiagnostics can return nothing even though logs are arriving successfully. The fix is to query the correct resource-specific table or change the diagnostic setting to a different export mode if the team wants to consolidate data. Why others are wrong: Public network access does not control whether logs appear in a particular Log Analytics table. The setting clearly includes logs, so it is not metrics-only. Retention would affect old data, not a brand-new query that matches nothing. The issue is table selection, not connectivity or workspace lifecycle.
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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