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Design business continuity solutions →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct answer is that a planned failover was completed, stopping replication. This is because the JSON snippet shows the 'currentProtectionState' as 'PlannedFailoverCompleted', which directly indicates that the planned failover process has been executed, and as a result, the continuous replication from on-premises to Azure has ceased, causing the replication health to become critical. On the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Azure Site Recovery lifecycle states and how post-failover behavior differs from transient errors like network issues or misconfigurations. A common trap is confusing a completed planned failover with a pending test failover or connectivity problems, but the state name itself is the definitive clue. Remember the memory tip: "Planned failover done? Replication gone."

AZ-305 Design business continuity solutions Practice Question

This AZ-305 practice question tests your understanding of design business continuity solutions. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.

Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded",
    "recoveryServicesProvider": {
      "id": "/Subscriptions/.../resourceGroups/.../providers/Microsoft.RecoveryServices/vaults/.../replicationFabrics/.../replicationRecoveryServicesProviders/..."
    },
    "primaryFabricFriendlyName": "onprem-fabric",
    "recoveryFabricFriendlyName": "azure-fabric",
    "primaryFabricProvider": "HyperVSite",
    "replicationHealth": "Critical",
    "testFailoverState": "None",
    "currentProtectionState": "PlannedFailoverCompleted"
  },
  "id": "/.../replicationProtectedItems/...",
  "name": "vm-critical"
}

Refer to the exhibit. The JSON snippet shows the properties of a replication-protected item in Azure Site Recovery. What is the MOST LIKELY reason for the replication health being 'Critical'?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "most likely"

    Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

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Exhibit

{
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded",
    "recoveryServicesProvider": {
      "id": "/Subscriptions/.../resourceGroups/.../providers/Microsoft.RecoveryServices/vaults/.../replicationFabrics/.../replicationRecoveryServicesProviders/..."
    },
    "primaryFabricFriendlyName": "onprem-fabric",
    "recoveryFabricFriendlyName": "azure-fabric",
    "primaryFabricProvider": "HyperVSite",
    "replicationHealth": "Critical",
    "testFailoverState": "None",
    "currentProtectionState": "PlannedFailoverCompleted"
  },
  "id": "/.../replicationProtectedItems/...",
  "name": "vm-critical"
}

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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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A planned failover was completed, stopping replication

Option B is correct because the 'currentProtectionState' is 'PlannedFailoverCompleted', which means a planned failover has been executed and the replication from on-premises to Azure has stopped. After a planned failover, replication is no longer active, leading to a critical health state. Option A is wrong because a pending test failover would show a different state (e.g., 'TestFailoverInitiated' or 'TestFailoverCompleted'). Option C is wrong because network connectivity issues would likely show a different state like 'InitialReplicationPending' or 'ReplicationNotStarting'. Option D is wrong because a storage account misconfiguration would cause replication errors, not a completed planned failover state.

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.

  • ✗

    The replication storage account is misconfigured

    Why it's wrong here

    Misconfiguration would cause errors, but the state indicates a successful planned failover.

  • ✗

    There is a network connectivity issue between the on-premises site and Azure

    Why it's wrong here

    Network issues would typically show a different protection state, not 'PlannedFailoverCompleted'.

  • ✓

    A planned failover was completed, stopping replication

    Why this is correct

    After a planned failover, replication stops, causing critical health until replication is resumed.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    A test failover was initiated but not cleaned up

    Why it's wrong here

    The testFailoverState is 'None', indicating no test failover is in progress.

Common exam traps

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.

Trap categories for this question

  • Command / output trap

    Network issues would typically show a different protection state, not 'PlannedFailoverCompleted'.

Detailed technical explanation

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.

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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.

What to study next

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What does this AZ-305 question test?

Design business continuity solutions — This question tests Design business continuity solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: A planned failover was completed, stopping replication — Option B is correct because the 'currentProtectionState' is 'PlannedFailoverCompleted', which means a planned failover has been executed and the replication from on-premises to Azure has stopped. After a planned failover, replication is no longer active, leading to a critical health state. Option A is wrong because a pending test failover would show a different state (e.g., 'TestFailoverInitiated' or 'TestFailoverCompleted'). Option C is wrong because network connectivity issues would likely show a different state like 'InitialReplicationPending' or 'ReplicationNotStarting'. Option D is wrong because a storage account misconfiguration would cause replication errors, not a completed planned failover state.

What should I do if I get this AZ-305 question wrong?

Identify which AZ-305 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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