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DP-203 Dedicated SQL Pool Practice Question
You need to ensure that an Azure Synapse Analytics serverless SQL pool automatically pauses after 2 hours of inactivity to save costs. Which feature should you configure?
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
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Auto-pause feature
The Auto-pause feature in Azure Synapse Analytics serverless SQL pools automatically suspends the pool after a period of inactivity (default 1 hour, configurable up to 8 hours), reducing costs when not in use. Option C is correct because it directly addresses the requirement to pause after 2 hours of inactivity.
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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Maintenance window
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance window is used for scheduling updates, not for pausing the pool based on inactivity.
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Data Exfiltration Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Data Exfiltration Prevention is a security feature to prevent unauthorized data transfer, not related to pausing.
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Auto-pause feature
Why this is correct
Auto-pause feature is available only for serverless SQL pools, not for dedicated SQL pools.
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Workload Management
Why it's wrong here
Workload Management is used for managing concurrency and resource allocation, not for automatic pausing.
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