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Design business continuity solutions →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct answer is that traffic is automatically routed to the secondary ASE with priority 2. This behavior is dictated by Azure Traffic Manager’s priority routing method, where each endpoint is assigned a numeric priority—lower numbers indicate higher preference. When the primary endpoint (priority 1) is detected as unhealthy via health probes, Traffic Manager immediately fails over to the next available endpoint with the lowest priority, in this case priority 2, without any manual intervention. On the AZ-305 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how priority routing differs from weighted or performance routing, and a common trap is assuming the primary continues serving traffic or that load balancing occurs. Remember the key rule: priority routing is a strict failover chain, not a distribution mechanism. A simple memory tip is “Priority equals sequence: 1 first, then 2, then 3—like a relay race handoff.”

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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```yaml
# Bicep template snippet
param primaryLocation string = 'eastus'
param secondaryLocation string = 'westus'

resource asePrimary 'Microsoft.Web/hostingEnvironments@2022-03-01' = {
  name: 'myAsePrimary'
  location: primaryLocation
  properties: {
    virtualNetwork: {
      id: primaryVnet.id
    }
  }
}

resource aseSecondary 'Microsoft.Web/hostingEnvironments@2022-03-01' = {
  name: 'myAseSecondary'
  location: secondaryLocation
  properties: {
    virtualNetwork: {
      id: secondaryVnet.id
    }
  }
}

resource tm 'Microsoft.Network/trafficManagerProfiles@2022-07-01' = {
  name: 'myTM'
  location: 'global'
  properties: {
    profileStatus: 'Enabled'
    trafficRoutingMethod: 'Priority'
    dnsConfig: {
      relativeName: 'myapp'
      ttl: 60
    }
    monitorConfig: {
      protocol: 'HTTPS'
      port: 443
      path: '/'
    }
    endpoints: [
      {
        name: 'primary-endpoint'
        type: 'Microsoft.Network/trafficManagerProfiles/azureEndpoints'
        properties: {
          targetResourceId: asePrimary.id
          endpointStatus: 'Enabled'
          priority: 1
        }
      }
      {
        name: 'secondary-endpoint'
        type: 'Microsoft.Network/trafficManagerProfiles/azureEndpoints'
        properties: {
          targetResourceId: aseSecondary.id
          endpointStatus: 'Enabled'
          priority: 2
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

You are reviewing a Bicep template that deploys two App Service Environments (ASE) and an Azure Traffic Manager profile. The exhibit shows the template snippet. What is the expected behavior when the primary ASE becomes unhealthy?

Clue words in this question

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

  • Clue: "primary"

    Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```yaml
# Bicep template snippet
param primaryLocation string = 'eastus'
param secondaryLocation string = 'westus'

resource asePrimary 'Microsoft.Web/hostingEnvironments@2022-03-01' = {
  name: 'myAsePrimary'
  location: primaryLocation
  properties: {
    virtualNetwork: {
      id: primaryVnet.id
    }
  }
}

resource aseSecondary 'Microsoft.Web/hostingEnvironments@2022-03-01' = {
  name: 'myAseSecondary'
  location: secondaryLocation
  properties: {
    virtualNetwork: {
      id: secondaryVnet.id
    }
  }
}

resource tm 'Microsoft.Network/trafficManagerProfiles@2022-07-01' = {
  name: 'myTM'
  location: 'global'
  properties: {
    profileStatus: 'Enabled'
    trafficRoutingMethod: 'Priority'
    dnsConfig: {
      relativeName: 'myapp'
      ttl: 60
    }
    monitorConfig: {
      protocol: 'HTTPS'
      port: 443
      path: '/'
    }
    endpoints: [
      {
        name: 'primary-endpoint'
        type: 'Microsoft.Network/trafficManagerProfiles/azureEndpoints'
        properties: {
          targetResourceId: asePrimary.id
          endpointStatus: 'Enabled'
          priority: 1
        }
      }
      {
        name: 'secondary-endpoint'
        type: 'Microsoft.Network/trafficManagerProfiles/azureEndpoints'
        properties: {
          targetResourceId: aseSecondary.id
          endpointStatus: 'Enabled'
          priority: 2
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

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

✓

Traffic is automatically routed to the secondary ASE with priority 2.

The Traffic Manager profile uses priority routing with primary endpoint priority 1 and secondary priority 2. When the primary endpoint is unhealthy, Traffic Manager automatically routes traffic to the secondary endpoint. Option A is incorrect because it says primary continues. Option C is incorrect because priority routing does not distribute traffic. Option D is incorrect because it mentions manual intervention.

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.

  • ✗

    Traffic is stopped until an administrator updates the DNS manually.

    Why it's wrong here

    Failover is automatic, not manual.

  • ✗

    Traffic is load-balanced between both ASEs based on performance.

    Why it's wrong here

    Priority routing does not distribute traffic; it uses the primary until it fails.

  • ✓

    Traffic is automatically routed to the secondary ASE with priority 2.

    Why this is correct

    Priority routing fails over to the next priority when the primary is unhealthy.

    Clue confirmation

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

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    Traffic continues to be sent to the primary ASE because priority routing only uses the primary.

    Why it's wrong here

    If primary is unhealthy, Traffic Manager fails over to the secondary.

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.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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.

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

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: Traffic is automatically routed to the secondary ASE with priority 2. — The Traffic Manager profile uses priority routing with primary endpoint priority 1 and secondary priority 2. When the primary endpoint is unhealthy, Traffic Manager automatically routes traffic to the secondary endpoint. Option A is incorrect because it says primary continues. Option C is incorrect because priority routing does not distribute traffic. Option D is incorrect because it mentions manual intervention.

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: "primary". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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