This DP-203 practice question tests your understanding of secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing. 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. A key principle to apply: auto-pause. 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.
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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The SQL pool is set to auto-pause after 15 minutes of inactivity.
The PowerShell command Set-AzSynapseSqlPool with the -AutoPauseDelayInMinutes parameter configures the dedicated SQL pool to automatically pause after 15 minutes of inactivity. This feature is supported for dedicated SQL pools in Azure Synapse Analytics. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because transactional replication is not configured by this command. Option B is incorrect because dedicated SQL pools do support auto-pause. Option D is incorrect because partitioning is not involved.
Key principle: Auto-pause
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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The SQL pool is configured with transactional replication and auto-pause.
Why it's wrong here
IsTransactional is not a valid property.
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The command fails because dedicated SQL pools do not support auto-pause.
Why it's wrong here
The command may succeed but auto-pause is not supported; however, the command doesn't fail immediately.
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The SQL pool is set to auto-pause after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Why this is correct
The AutoPauseDelayInMinutes parameter sets auto-pause; other properties are ignored.
Related concept
Auto-pause
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The SQL pool is partitioned into 10 partitions with automatic cleanup.
Why it's wrong here
PartitionCount and CleanupMode are not valid for Set-AzSynapseSqlPool.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates often confuse dedicated and serverless SQL pool capabilities. While auto-pause was historically only for serverless, dedicated SQL pools now support it via PowerShell, leading many to incorrectly choose option B.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The command may succeed but auto-pause is not supported; however, the command doesn't fail immediately.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Auto-pause
Set-AzSynapseSqlPool
TExam Day Tips
→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
Auto-pause
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. Auto-pause Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Concepts from this question explained
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Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing — This question tests Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing — Auto-pause.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The SQL pool is set to auto-pause after 15 minutes of inactivity. — The PowerShell command Set-AzSynapseSqlPool with the -AutoPauseDelayInMinutes parameter configures the dedicated SQL pool to automatically pause after 15 minutes of inactivity. This feature is supported for dedicated SQL pools in Azure Synapse Analytics. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because transactional replication is not configured by this command. Option B is incorrect because dedicated SQL pools do support auto-pause. Option D is incorrect because partitioning is not involved.
What should I do if I get this DP-203 question wrong?
Review auto-pause, then practise related DP-203 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Auto-pause
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