The correct answer is to create share snapshots for the Azure file share. This works because a share snapshot is a point-in-time, read-only copy of the entire file share, capturing the state of all files at the moment it is taken. When a file is deleted or modified, users can mount a previous snapshot directly from the file share’s properties and copy back the original version, all without deploying any additional virtual machines or infrastructure. On the AZ-104 exam, this question tests your understanding of native Azure storage recovery options versus third-party backup solutions; a common trap is to confuse share snapshots with Azure Backup or file sync, which require extra resources. Remember the key distinction: snapshots are instant, share-level, and VM-free. For a quick memory tip, think “Snapshots save the share, no server to spare.”
AZ-104 Implement and Manage Storage Practice Question
This AZ-104 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage storage. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your company stores departmental documents in an Azure file share. Users need to be able to recover previous versions of files that were deleted or modified accidentally. You need a solution that supports recovery at the file share level without deploying additional virtual machines. What should you configure?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Create share snapshots for the Azure file share.
Option C is correct because Azure file share snapshots provide point-in-time, read-only copies of the entire file share, allowing users to recover previous versions of files that were deleted or modified accidentally. This feature operates at the file share level without requiring any additional virtual machines, making it a straightforward and cost-effective solution for version recovery.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable blob versioning.
Why it's wrong here
Blob versioning is for blob storage, not Azure Files.
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Configure Azure File Sync cloud tiering.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud tiering optimizes local storage usage but does not provide the file recovery capability required here.
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Create share snapshots for the Azure file share.
Why this is correct
Share snapshots provide point-in-time recovery for Azure Files without adding extra infrastructure.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Enable immutable blob storage.
Why it's wrong here
Immutable storage is for blob data protection and compliance scenarios, not Azure Files recovery.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse blob versioning (a Blob Storage feature) with file share snapshots (an Azure Files feature), or they mistakenly think cloud tiering or immutable storage can serve as a version recovery mechanism, when in fact they serve entirely different purposes.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
Immutable storage is for blob data protection and compliance scenarios, not Azure Files recovery.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Azure file share snapshots are incremental, meaning each snapshot captures only the changes since the last snapshot, reducing storage overhead. They are created using the Azure portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or REST API, and can be restored by copying files from the snapshot back to the live share. In a real-world scenario, you can schedule automated snapshots via Azure Backup for Azure Files, which provides a managed backup solution with retention policies and central monitoring.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this AZ-104 question in full detail.
Implement and Manage Storage — This question tests Implement and Manage Storage — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create share snapshots for the Azure file share. — Option C is correct because Azure file share snapshots provide point-in-time, read-only copies of the entire file share, allowing users to recover previous versions of files that were deleted or modified accidentally. This feature operates at the file share level without requiring any additional virtual machines, making it a straightforward and cost-effective solution for version recovery.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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Variation 1. A user deleted a nested folder tree from an Azure file share yesterday. Other folders in the share were updated after the deletion and must not be rolled back. Which two actions should the administrator take? Select two.
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A.Restore the entire file share from the latest snapshot.
✓ B.Open a snapshot taken before the deletion.
✓ C.Copy only the deleted folder tree back into the live share.
D.Convert the file share to the Hot access tier.
E.Delete the newer folders so the share matches the snapshot exactly.
Why B: Option B is correct because Azure file share snapshots provide a point-in-time, read-only copy of the entire share. By opening a snapshot taken before the deletion, the administrator can browse the exact folder tree as it existed at that time. Option C is correct because the administrator can copy only the deleted folder tree from the snapshot back into the live share, leaving all other folders (including those updated after the deletion) intact.
Variation 2. A finance department stores spreadsheets in an Azure file share. Yesterday a user deleted a subfolder tree, but other folders were modified after that point and must not be rolled back. The administrator wants to restore only the deleted subfolder tree to its state from yesterday. What should the administrator use?
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A.Restore the entire share from Azure Backup to the yesterday recovery point.
✓ B.Use the Azure Files snapshot taken before the deletion and copy back only the required folders.
C.Enable blob soft delete on the storage account and then recover the folders.
D.Create a new file share and use synchronization to merge the deleted content.
Why B: Option B is correct because Azure Files supports snapshot-based restore at the share level. By taking a snapshot before the deletion, the administrator can mount that snapshot as a read-only copy of the share, then copy back only the deleted subfolder tree without affecting any modifications made to other folders after the snapshot was taken. This meets the requirement of restoring only the deleted content while preserving later changes.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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