The answer is deploying an AVD host pool in the secondary region, replicating FSLogix profile containers, and enabling Azure Files geo-replication. These three components form the backbone of an active-passive disaster recovery model because the passive region must have a ready host pool to accept user connections, while FSLogix profiles and Azure Files ensure user data and settings are available and consistent after failover. On the AZ-305 exam, this scenario tests your ability to distinguish between infrastructure replication and data protection—a common trap is selecting Azure Backup, which is for file recovery, not continuous geo-replication, or assuming a single-region deployment suffices. Remember the mnemonic “HPF” for Host pool, Profiles, and Files—if you have all three in the secondary region, you have a valid active-passive DR design.
AZ-305 Design business continuity solutions Practice Question
This AZ-305 practice question tests your understanding of design business continuity solutions. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Which THREE components are required to implement a disaster recovery solution for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) using active-passive model?
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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Configure Azure Files geo-replication for the profile share.
Options A (FSLogix profile container replication), C (AVD host pool in secondary region), and E (Azure Files geo-replication) are required. Option B (single region) not. Option D (Azure Backup) not primary.
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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Configure Azure Files geo-replication for the profile share.
Why this is correct
Geo-replication ensures profile data is available in secondary.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Replicate FSLogix profile containers using Azure File Sync.
Why this is correct
FSLogix profiles must be available in secondary region.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Deploy AVD host pool in the primary region only.
Why it's wrong here
Need a host pool in secondary region for failover.
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Deploy an AVD host pool in the secondary region.
Why this is correct
Host pool is required to serve virtual desktops.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure Azure Backup for the AVD session hosts.
Why it's wrong here
Backup is not part of active-passive DR.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this AZ-305 question in full detail.
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.
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: Configure Azure Files geo-replication for the profile share. — Options A (FSLogix profile container replication), C (AVD host pool in secondary region), and E (Azure Files geo-replication) are required. Option B (single region) not. Option D (Azure Backup) not primary.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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