The answer is running a T-SQL script to update statistics on all databases in an elastic pool and scheduling that script to run on a recurring basis. Elastic Database Jobs in Azure SQL Database are designed specifically to execute Transact-SQL commands or maintenance tasks across a group of databases, whether in an elastic pool or a custom collection, and they support flexible scheduling through job steps. On the DP-300 exam, this question tests your understanding of the tool’s scope—it is a scheduler and executor for administrative scripts, not a scaling or security configuration service. A common trap is confusing Elastic Database Jobs with elastic pool scaling or firewall rule management, which are handled by separate Azure features like autoscaling or server-level firewall rules. Remember the mnemonic “J.O.B.S.”—Jobs Only run Scripts—to avoid picking options about scaling, firewall rules, or identity creation.
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.
Which TWO actions can you perform using Elastic Database Jobs in Azure SQL Database?
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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Schedule a job to rebuild indexes on a set of databases.
Options A and D are correct. Elastic Database Jobs can run T-SQL scripts across multiple databases and can be scheduled. Option B is wrong because Elastic Database Jobs cannot scale databases. Option C is wrong because Elastic Database Jobs cannot configure firewall rules. Option E is wrong because Microsoft Entra ID user creation is not a typical use case for Elastic Database Jobs.
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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Add a firewall rule to allow access from a specific IP address.
Why it's wrong here
Firewall rules are not managed via Elastic Database Jobs.
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Schedule a job to rebuild indexes on a set of databases.
Why this is correct
Elastic Database Jobs can be scheduled to run T-SQL maintenance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create users in Microsoft Entra ID for database access.
Why it's wrong here
Elastic Database Jobs cannot create Entra ID users.
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Automatically scale the service tier of a database based on CPU usage.
Why it's wrong here
Elastic Database Jobs do not manage scaling.
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Run a T-SQL script to update statistics on all databases in an elastic pool.
Why this is correct
Elastic Database Jobs can execute T-SQL across databases.
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.
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.
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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: Schedule a job to rebuild indexes on a set of databases. — Options A and D are correct. Elastic Database Jobs can run T-SQL scripts across multiple databases and can be scheduled. Option B is wrong because Elastic Database Jobs cannot scale databases. Option C is wrong because Elastic Database Jobs cannot configure firewall rules. Option E is wrong because Microsoft Entra ID user creation is not a typical use case for Elastic Database Jobs.
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. Which THREE actions can be performed by using Elastic Database Jobs in Azure SQL Database? (Choose three.)
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✓ A.Run a T-SQL script to update statistics across multiple databases.
✓ B.Collect metadata about databases and store it in a table.
C.Create a new Azure SQL Database.
D.Change the service tier objective (SLO) of a database.
✓ E.Rebuild indexes on all databases in an elastic pool.
Why A: Elastic Database Jobs in Azure SQL Database are designed to automate administrative tasks across multiple databases. Running a T-SQL script to update statistics is a common maintenance operation that can be executed in parallel across a target group of databases, making option A correct.
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