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DP-203 Design and develop data processing Practice Question

This DP-203 practice question tests your understanding of design and develop data processing. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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
{
  "identity": {
    "type": "SystemAssigned",
    "principalId": "12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012",
    "tenantId": "87654321-4321-4321-4321-210987654321"
  },
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded",
    "integrationRuntime": {
      "type": "SelfHosted",
      "properties": {
        "typeProperties": {
          "selfContainedInteractiveAuthoringEnabled": true,
          "autoUpdate": true,
          "latestVersion": "5.25.8327.1",
          "pushedVersion": "5.25.8327.1",
          "version": "5.23.8123.0",
          "status": "Online"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. An Azure Data Factory instance uses a self-hosted integration runtime. The exhibit shows the properties of the integration runtime. The data engineer notices that copy activities are failing with errors indicating that the integration runtime is not available. 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.

```json
{
  "identity": {
    "type": "SystemAssigned",
    "principalId": "12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012",
    "tenantId": "87654321-4321-4321-4321-210987654321"
  },
  "properties": {
    "provisioningState": "Succeeded",
    "integrationRuntime": {
      "type": "SelfHosted",
      "properties": {
        "typeProperties": {
          "selfContainedInteractiveAuthoringEnabled": true,
          "autoUpdate": true,
          "latestVersion": "5.25.8327.1",
          "pushedVersion": "5.25.8327.1",
          "version": "5.23.8123.0",
          "status": "Online"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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 integration runtime version is outdated and needs to be manually updated

Option C is correct because the exhibit shows the integration runtime version as '5.24.8345.1' and the status as 'Online', but copy activities are failing. The most likely cause is that the self-hosted IR version is outdated and no longer compatible with the Azure Data Factory service endpoints, leading to connectivity failures. Auto-update being disabled (Option B) would prevent automatic updates, but the core issue is the outdated version itself, which requires manual intervention to update.

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 integration runtime status is "Offline"

    Why it's wrong here

    The status is Online.

  • ✗

    Auto-update is disabled, preventing the IR from updating

    Why it's wrong here

    Auto-update is enabled.

  • ✓

    The integration runtime version is outdated and needs to be manually updated

    Why this is correct

    The version is behind the pushed version, indicating auto-update has not applied the latest update.

    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.

  • ✗

    Self-contained interactive authoring is disabled, causing connectivity issues

    Why it's wrong here

    Interactive authoring is enabled.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates see the status 'Online' and assume the IR is fully functional, overlooking that version incompatibility can cause operational failures even when the IR appears connected.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Self-hosted integration runtimes communicate with Azure Data Factory via HTTPS (port 443) and require version compatibility with the cloud service. When the IR version falls too far behind, the service may reject connections or fail to negotiate capabilities, causing copy activities to fail with errors like 'Integration runtime is not available' even though the status shows 'Online'. Microsoft recommends keeping the IR updated within 60 days of the latest release to avoid such issues, and manual updates are necessary when auto-update is disabled.

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.

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

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.

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What does this DP-203 question test?

Design and develop data processing — This question tests Design and develop data processing — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The integration runtime version is outdated and needs to be manually updated — Option C is correct because the exhibit shows the integration runtime version as '5.24.8345.1' and the status as 'Online', but copy activities are failing. The most likely cause is that the self-hosted IR version is outdated and no longer compatible with the Azure Data Factory service endpoints, leading to connectivity failures. Auto-update being disabled (Option B) would prevent automatic updates, but the core issue is the outdated version itself, which requires manual intervention to update.

What should I do if I get this DP-203 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

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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