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The deployment will succeed and create a new database restored to the specified point in time. This is correct because the ARM template point-in-time restore for Azure SQL Database targets a restore point of 2025-03-15T10:00:00Z, which falls well within the 7-day backup retention window that extends from the source database’s creation on 2025-03-01 to 2025-03-22. Azure SQL Database’s automated backups enable point-in-time restore (PITR) to any timestamp within this retention period, and the ARM template simply declaratively defines the source database, restore point, and target database name, which Azure Resource Manager processes successfully. On the DP-300 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that PITR is always available within the configured retention, regardless of the database’s current state, and a common trap is assuming the restore point must be older than the source database’s creation date—it must be after creation but before the retention window closes. Remember the mnemonic “PITR after birth, before death”: the restore point must be later than the database’s creation time and earlier than the retention expiry.

DP-300 Plan and implement data platform resources Practice Question

This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of plan and implement data platform resources. 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": {
    "createMode": "PointInTimeRestore",
    "sourceDatabaseId": "/subscriptions/.../resourceGroups/rg1/providers/Microsoft.Sql/servers/server1/databases/db1",
    "requestedServiceObjectiveName": "GP_Gen5_2",
    "restorePointInTime": "2025-03-15T10:00:00Z",
    "location": "eastus"
  }
}
```

You are reviewing an ARM template for creating a new Azure SQL Database. The template uses the above JSON. The source database 'db1' was created on 2025-03-01 and has a current backup retention of 7 days. The restore point is 2025-03-15T10:00:00Z. What will be the result of deploying this template?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "properties": {
    "createMode": "PointInTimeRestore",
    "sourceDatabaseId": "/subscriptions/.../resourceGroups/rg1/providers/Microsoft.Sql/servers/server1/databases/db1",
    "requestedServiceObjectiveName": "GP_Gen5_2",
    "restorePointInTime": "2025-03-15T10:00:00Z",
    "location": "eastus"
  }
}
```

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 deployment will succeed and create a new database restored to the specified point in time.

Option D is correct because the ARM template specifies a restore point of 2025-03-15T10:00:00Z, which is within the 7-day backup retention period (the source database was created on 2025-03-01, so backups are available from 2025-03-01 to 2025-03-22). Azure SQL Database supports point-in-time restore (PITR) to any point within the configured backup retention window, and the deployment will create a new database restored to that exact timestamp. The restore point is valid and the template will succeed.

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 deployment will fail because the restore point is older than 7 days.

    Why it's wrong here

    The restore point is within the 7-day retention if current date is around 2025-03-20.

  • ✗

    The deployment will succeed but the restore point will be ignored and the latest backup will be used.

    Why it's wrong here

    The restorePointInTime is respected when createMode is PointInTimeRestore.

  • ✗

    The deployment will fail because the source database is not geo-replicated.

    Why it's wrong here

    Point-in-time restore does not require geo-replication.

  • ✓

    The deployment will succeed and create a new database restored to the specified point in time.

    Why this is correct

    The restore point is valid and within retention.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates mistakenly think the 7-day retention period is counted backward from the current date, when in fact it is counted forward from the database creation date, making a restore point 14 days after creation valid as long as it falls within the retention window.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Point-in-time restore in Azure SQL Database uses automated backups (full, differential, and transaction log backups) to restore a database to any point within the retention period. The retention period is calculated from the database creation date, not from the current date, so a restore point 14 days after creation is valid if the retention is 7 days (since backups exist from day 1). Under the hood, the RESTORE DATABASE command with the FROM DATABASE_SNAPSHOT clause or the Azure portal's PITR feature applies log backups to the full backup taken at the specified time.

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-300 question test?

Plan and implement data platform resources — This question tests Plan and implement data platform resources — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The deployment will succeed and create a new database restored to the specified point in time. — Option D is correct because the ARM template specifies a restore point of 2025-03-15T10:00:00Z, which is within the 7-day backup retention period (the source database was created on 2025-03-01, so backups are available from 2025-03-01 to 2025-03-22). Azure SQL Database supports point-in-time restore (PITR) to any point within the configured backup retention window, and the deployment will create a new database restored to that exact timestamp. The restore point is valid and the template will succeed.

What should I do if I get this DP-300 question wrong?

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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Variation 1. You are reviewing an ARM template for creating a new Azure SQL Database. The template uses the above JSON to create a database named 'db2' from 'db1'. The source database 'db1' is currently in a failed state due to a storage issue. What will be the result of deploying this template?

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  • ✓ A.The deployment will fail because db1 is not in a recoverable state.
  • B.It will create an empty database because the source is not accessible.
  • C.It will delete db1 and create db2 as a replacement.
  • D.It will create a new database by recovering db1 to its last known good state.

Why A: The ARM template creates a new database by copying from a source database. Azure SQL Database requires the source database to be in an online and healthy state to perform a copy operation. Since db1 is in a failed state due to a storage issue, it is not accessible for copying, so the deployment will fail.

Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026

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