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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.

```json
{
  "properties": {
    "recoveryPlan": {
      "groups": [
        {
          "groupType": "Shutdown",
          "startGroupActions": [],
          "endGroupActions": []
        },
        {
          "groupType": "Boot",
          "startGroupActions": [
            {
              "actionType": "ScriptAction",
              "scriptPath": "https://myaccount.blob.core.windows.net/scripts/run-post-failover.ps1",
              "failoverDirections": ["PrimaryToRecovery"],
              "failoverTypes": ["TestFailover", "UnplannedFailover"]
            }
          ],
          "endGroupActions": []
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

You are reviewing a recovery plan for Azure Site Recovery. The exhibit shows a snippet of the recovery plan configuration. What is the purpose of the script action defined in the exhibit?

Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "properties": {
    "recoveryPlan": {
      "groups": [
        {
          "groupType": "Shutdown",
          "startGroupActions": [],
          "endGroupActions": []
        },
        {
          "groupType": "Boot",
          "startGroupActions": [
            {
              "actionType": "ScriptAction",
              "scriptPath": "https://myaccount.blob.core.windows.net/scripts/run-post-failover.ps1",
              "failoverDirections": ["PrimaryToRecovery"],
              "failoverTypes": ["TestFailover", "UnplannedFailover"]
            }
          ],
          "endGroupActions": []
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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

✓

To run a custom script on the recovered VMs after they boot up during test and unplanned failover.

The script action runs a PowerShell script after the VMs boot (during the Boot group) for test and unplanned failovers. This script is typically used to perform post-failover tasks such as updating DNS records or configuring application settings. Option A is incorrect because the script runs after boot, not before shutdown. Option C is incorrect because the script runs only for specific failover directions. Option D is incorrect because the script is not limited to planned failover.

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.

  • ✓

    To run a custom script on the recovered VMs after they boot up during test and unplanned failover.

    Why this is correct

    The script action is defined in the Boot group and applies to TestFailover and UnplannedFailover types.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    To run a script before the VMs shut down during failover.

    Why it's wrong here

    The script is in the Boot group, so it runs after boot, not before shutdown.

  • ✗

    To update the Azure DNS records after failover.

    Why it's wrong here

    The script could do that, but the purpose is generic; the exhibit does not specify the script content.

  • ✗

    To run a script only during planned failover from the primary to the recovery region.

    Why it's wrong here

    The failoverTypes include TestFailover and UnplannedFailover, not PlannedFailover.

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

An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.

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: To run a custom script on the recovered VMs after they boot up during test and unplanned failover. — The script action runs a PowerShell script after the VMs boot (during the Boot group) for test and unplanned failovers. This script is typically used to perform post-failover tasks such as updating DNS records or configuring application settings. Option A is incorrect because the script runs after boot, not before shutdown. Option C is incorrect because the script runs only for specific failover directions. Option D is incorrect because the script is not limited to planned failover.

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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