The answer is to include the Azure SQL Database deployment task in Azure Pipelines and use Azure SQL Database projects with DACPAC. These two components work together because the deployment task executes schema scripts directly against the database, while DACPAC files provide a version-controlled, declarative model of the entire database schema, enabling consistent deployments and reliable rollback by restoring a previous DACPAC snapshot if a deployment fails. On the DP-300 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of CI/CD for Azure SQL Database schema changes with rollback, often appearing as a multi-select question where you must distinguish between schema-focused tools and unrelated services like Azure Automation or Data Factory. A common trap is choosing Azure SQL Managed Instance, but that is a different deployment target, not a pipeline component. Memory tip: think “DACPAC for schema versioning, deployment task for execution” — together they form the rollback-capable backbone of Azure DevOps CI/CD for database changes.
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. 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.
You are designing an automation solution to deploy Azure SQL Database schema changes using CI/CD pipelines. The solution must support rollback if a deployment fails and must integrate with Azure DevOps. Which two components should you include in your pipeline?
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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Azure SQL Database project with DACPAC deployment.
Option B is correct because Azure SQL Database deployment task in Azure DevOps can execute schema scripts. Option E is correct because using Azure SQL Database projects with DACPAC allows version-controlled schema deployment. Option A is incorrect because Azure Automation runbooks are more for operational tasks, not CI/CD. Option C is incorrect because Azure SQL Managed Instance is a different service. Option D is incorrect because Data Factory is for ETL, not schema deployment.
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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Azure Automation runbook to execute T-SQL scripts.
Why it's wrong here
Runbooks are not typical for CI/CD pipelines.
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Azure Data Factory pipeline to copy schema changes.
Why it's wrong here
Data Factory is not for schema deployment.
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A PowerShell script that uses Invoke-SqlCmd to deploy to Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Why it's wrong here
The scenario specifies Azure SQL Database, not Managed Instance.
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Azure SQL Database project with DACPAC deployment.
Why this is correct
DACPAC is the standard for schema deployment and supports rollback.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Azure SQL Database deployment task in Azure Pipelines.
Why this is correct
This task is designed for deploying schema changes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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
Scenario analysis trap
The scenario specifies Azure SQL Database, not Managed Instance.
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 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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this DP-300 question in full detail.
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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: Azure SQL Database project with DACPAC deployment. — Option B is correct because Azure SQL Database deployment task in Azure DevOps can execute schema scripts. Option E is correct because using Azure SQL Database projects with DACPAC allows version-controlled schema deployment. Option A is incorrect because Azure Automation runbooks are more for operational tasks, not CI/CD. Option C is incorrect because Azure SQL Managed Instance is a different service. Option D is incorrect because Data Factory is for ETL, not schema deployment.
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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Variation 1. Your team uses Azure DevOps to deploy database changes to Azure SQL Database. You need to automate the generation and deployment of database schema changes based on a Git branch merge. Which Azure service should you integrate?
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A.Azure Automation Runbook triggered by a webhook from Azure DevOps.
✓ B.Azure Pipelines with a release pipeline that uses the Azure SQL Database deployment task.
C.GitHub Actions with a workflow that runs on pull request merge, using the Azure SQL action.
D.Azure Logic Apps with an HTTP trigger from Azure DevOps, then use SQL connector to run scripts.
Why B: Option D is correct because Azure Pipelines (part of Azure DevOps) can be configured to run on branch merges and execute SQL scripts using the Azure SQL Database deployment task. Option A is wrong because GitHub Actions could be used but the team already uses Azure DevOps. Option B is wrong because Azure Automation Runbooks are not CI/CD focused. Option C is wrong because Azure Logic Apps are not designed for CI/CD.
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