The correct answer is that the OrdersDB database's service objective is updated to S2. This Azure CLI command, az sql db update, directly modifies the service objective of an existing database, which defines its performance tier and DTU allocation; in this case, it sets the database to the S2 Standard tier, increasing its compute resources compared to a lower tier like S0. On the Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate DP-300 exam, this command tests your understanding of scaling database performance without recreating or altering the server itself—a common trap is confusing this with creating a new database or changing the server-level settings. Remember, the update verb targets the database resource only, and the --service-objective parameter is your key to adjusting DTU-based tiers. A helpful memory tip: "Update the DB, not the server—S2 is the new tier, not the old one."
DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage automation of tasks. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator runs this Azure CLI command. What is the immediate effect?
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 OrdersDB database's service objective is updated to S2.
Option C is correct because the command changes the service objective to S2, which updates the performance level of the database. Option A is wrong because the command only updates the current database, not the server. Option B is wrong because it's an update, not a creation. Option D is wrong because S2 is a higher tier than S0? Actually S2 is higher than S0, but the command does not specify previous tier; it sets to S2.
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.
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The server's performance tier is changed to S2.
Why it's wrong here
The command targets the database, not the server.
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The OrdersDB database's service objective is updated to S2.
Why this is correct
The command updates the database's service tier to S2.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The database is scaled down from a higher tier to S2.
Why it's wrong here
The command does not indicate the previous tier; it simply sets to S2.
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A new database named OrdersDB is created with S2 tier.
Why it's wrong here
The command uses 'update', not 'create'.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The command targets the database, not the server.
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
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this DP-300 question in full detail.
Identify which DP-300 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.
Configure and manage automation of tasks — This question tests Configure and manage automation of tasks — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The OrdersDB database's service objective is updated to S2. — Option C is correct because the command changes the service objective to S2, which updates the performance level of the database. Option A is wrong because the command only updates the current database, not the server. Option B is wrong because it's an update, not a creation. Option D is wrong because S2 is a higher tier than S0? Actually S2 is higher than S0, but the command does not specify previous tier; it sets to S2.
What should I do if I get this DP-300 question wrong?
Identify which DP-300 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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