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Traffic from VM-App01 is unexpectedly reaching the internet through a network virtual appliance. You need to determine which route is currently applied to the virtual machine network interface. Which Azure tool should you use?

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Traffic from VM-App01 is unexpectedly reaching the internet through a network virtual appliance. You need to determine which route is currently applied to the virtual machine network interface. Which Azure tool should you use?

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

Effective routes for the network interface

Effective routes reveal the current routing entries applied to the VM NIC.

B

Distractor review

NSG flow logs

NSG flow logs show allowed and denied flows rather than the active routing table.

C

Distractor review

Azure Advisor recommendations

Advisor does not display effective route entries.

D

Distractor review

Diagnostic settings for the activity log

Activity log diagnostics capture control-plane operations, not active NIC routing.

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.

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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

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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: Effective routes for the network interface — The effective routes view for a network interface shows the routes currently applied, including system routes and user-defined routes. NSG flow logs show traffic decisions, not the actual route table in effect.

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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