Question 1mediummultiple choice
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You need to store large amounts of unstructured data (images and videos) that are accessed rarely (a few times per year) but must be available within minutes when requested. The data must be geo-redundant for disaster recovery. You want to minimize storage costs. Which storage tier and redundancy option should you choose?
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
Hot storage tier with geo-redundant storage (GRS)
Hot tier has the highest storage cost. Since data is rarely accessed, using Hot is not cost-effective. GRS provides geo-replication, but the tier choice is too expensive.
B
Best answer
Cool storage tier with geo-redundant storage (GRS)
Cool tier provides low storage cost for infrequently accessed data with immediate availability. GRS ensures geo-redundancy for disaster recovery at a moderate cost, meeting all requirements.
C
Distractor review
Archive storage tier with read-access geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS)
Archive tier has the lowest storage cost but requires rehydration (hours) before data can be read. The requirement 'available within minutes' cannot be met with Archive.
D
Distractor review
Premium storage tier with local redundant storage (LRS)
Premium storage is for high-performance scenarios and is very expensive. LRS provides only local redundancy, not geo-redundancy, failing the disaster recovery requirement.
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
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-204 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cool storage tier with geo-redundant storage (GRS) — For data accessed rarely but needing retrieval within minutes, the Cool storage tier is appropriate because it balances low storage cost with moderate access cost and immediate availability. Archive tier has the lowest storage cost but retrieval takes hours, not minutes. Geo-redundancy can be achieved with RA-GRS or GRS. The question emphasizes cost minimization, so Cool with RA-GRS is a good fit, as it provides geo-replication without the high cost of Hot tier.
What should I do if I get this AZ-204 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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