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Design business continuity solutions →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

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The correct answer is that the Azure Site Recovery service does not have sufficient permissions to access the source VM or storage account. This is because the error code 0x80070005 specifically indicates an access denied condition, meaning the Site Recovery service principal lacks the necessary role assignments—such as Contributor or Virtual Machine Contributor—on the source resources, which directly triggers a replication health warning. On the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 exam, this scenario tests your ability to interpret Azure Site Recovery replication health warnings and distinguish permission issues from misconfigured replication settings; a common trap is confusing this error with RPO or retention policy problems, but the error code is the key differentiator. Remember the memory tip: “0x80070005 means access denied—check your RBAC, not your RPO.”

AZ-305 Design business continuity solutions Practice Question

This AZ-305 practice question tests your understanding of design business continuity solutions. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded",
    "recoveryPlan": null,
    "replicationFrequencyInSeconds": 300,
    "allowedReplicationIntervalInMinutes": [15],
    "recoveryPointRetentionInMinutes": 1440,
    "primaryLocation": "eastus",
    "recoveryLocation": "westus",
    "protectionState": "Protected",
    "health": "Warning",
    "healthErrors": [
      {
        "errorCode": "0x80070005",
        "errorMessage": "Access denied or insufficient privileges."
      }
    ]
  }
}

Refer to the exhibit. An administrator configured Azure Site Recovery for a VM. The replication is ongoing but the health shows a warning. What is the most likely cause?

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

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded",
    "recoveryPlan": null,
    "replicationFrequencyInSeconds": 300,
    "allowedReplicationIntervalInMinutes": [15],
    "recoveryPointRetentionInMinutes": 1440,
    "primaryLocation": "eastus",
    "recoveryLocation": "westus",
    "protectionState": "Protected",
    "health": "Warning",
    "healthErrors": [
      {
        "errorCode": "0x80070005",
        "errorMessage": "Access denied or insufficient privileges."
      }
    ]
  }
}

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

✓

The Azure Site Recovery service does not have sufficient permissions to access the source VM or storage account.

Option B is correct because the error code 0x80070005 indicates an access denied error, typically caused by insufficient permissions on the source VM or storage account. Option A is wrong because the replication frequency is set to 300 seconds, which means a 5-minute RPO, not 15 minutes. Option C is wrong because the recovery point retention is set to 1440 minutes (24 hours), not 5 days. Option D is wrong because the provisioning state is Succeeded, so there is no provisioning failure.

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 recovery point retention is set to 5 days, causing storage issues.

    Why it's wrong here

    Retention is 1440 minutes (1 day), not 5 days.

  • ✗

    The replication provisioning state failed.

    Why it's wrong here

    Provisioning state is Succeeded, not failed.

  • ✓

    The Azure Site Recovery service does not have sufficient permissions to access the source VM or storage account.

    Why this is correct

    Error 0x80070005 is an access denied error, indicating a permissions issue.

    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.

  • ✗

    The replication interval is set to 15 minutes, exceeding the required RPO.

    Why it's wrong here

    The interval is 300 seconds (5 minutes), not 15 minutes.

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.

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: The Azure Site Recovery service does not have sufficient permissions to access the source VM or storage account. — Option B is correct because the error code 0x80070005 indicates an access denied error, typically caused by insufficient permissions on the source VM or storage account. Option A is wrong because the replication frequency is set to 300 seconds, which means a 5-minute RPO, not 15 minutes. Option C is wrong because the recovery point retention is set to 1440 minutes (24 hours), not 5 days. Option D is wrong because the provisioning state is Succeeded, so there is no provisioning failure.

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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