- A
SQL auditing
Audit logs capture failed logins.
- B
Automatic tuning
Why wrong: Automatic tuning is not a monitoring feature.
- C
Query Store
Retains query performance history.
- D
Azure Monitor metric alerts
Alerts on DTU percentage.
- E
Azure SQL Assessment
Why wrong: Assesses best practices, not monitoring.
Question 693 of 963
DP-300 SQL auditing Practice Question
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of monitor, configure, and optimize database 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. A key principle to apply: sQL auditing. 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 need to configure monitoring for an Azure SQL Database to meet the following requirements: - Alert when average DTU consumption exceeds 90% for 10 minutes. - Track failed logins. - Analyze query performance over the last 30 days. Which THREE Azure services or features should you use? (Choose three.)
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
✓
SQL auditing
Option A (SQL auditing) is correct because it logs failed login attempts. Option C (Query Store) is correct as it retains query performance data for historical analysis (e.g., 30 days). Option D (Azure Monitor metric alerts) is correct because it can monitor metrics like DTU and trigger alerts when thresholds are exceeded. Option B (Automatic tuning) is wrong because it optimizes query execution plans, not monitoring. Option E (Azure SQL Assessment) is wrong; it provides best-practice recommendations, not monitoring.
Key principle: SQL auditing
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
SQL auditing
Why this is correct
Audit logs capture failed logins.
Related concept
SQL auditing
- ✗
Automatic tuning
Why it's wrong here
Automatic tuning is not a monitoring feature.
- ✓
Query Store
Why this is correct
Retains query performance history.
Related concept
SQL auditing
- ✓
Azure Monitor metric alerts
Why this is correct
Alerts on DTU percentage.
Related concept
SQL auditing
- ✗
Azure SQL Assessment
Why it's wrong here
Assesses best practices, not monitoring.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates often confuse the purpose of SQL auditing (security logging) with Query Store (performance tracking) or metric alerts. Remember: auditing tracks logins, Query Store tracks query performance, and metric alerts monitor resource utilization.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- SQL auditing
- Query Store
- Azure Monitor metric alerts
- DTU
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
SQL auditing
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. SQL auditing 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?
Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources — This question tests Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources — SQL auditing.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SQL auditing — Option A (SQL auditing) is correct because it logs failed login attempts. Option C (Query Store) is correct as it retains query performance data for historical analysis (e.g., 30 days). Option D (Azure Monitor metric alerts) is correct because it can monitor metrics like DTU and trigger alerts when thresholds are exceeded. Option B (Automatic tuning) is wrong because it optimizes query execution plans, not monitoring. Option E (Azure SQL Assessment) is wrong; it provides best-practice recommendations, not monitoring.
What should I do if I get this DP-300 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
SQL auditing
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