The correct answer is that the database must be in the same server as the elastic pool. This is a fundamental architectural constraint in Azure SQL: an elastic pool is a logical container for databases on a single logical server, so any database you move into a pool must already reside on that same server. The PowerShell cmdlet, such as Set-AzSqlDatabase, will fail if the database and target pool are on different servers, even if all other parameters are valid. On the DP-300 exam, this concept tests your understanding of Azure SQL resource hierarchy, where the server is the parent of both the database and the pool. A common trap is assuming you can move a database across servers using the same command, but that requires a separate cross-server copy or export/import process. A helpful memory tip is “same server, same pool”—the database and elastic pool must share the same logical server to be linked.
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.
Refer to the exhibit. A PowerShell script is used to move an Azure SQL Database into an elastic pool. The script runs without error. Which condition must be true before the script runs?
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 database must be in the same server as the elastic pool
Option B is correct because moving a database into an elastic pool requires the database to be in the same server as the pool. Option A is wrong because the database can be any tier. Option C is wrong because the database can be any size as long as it fits in the pool. Option D is wrong because the pool must be in the same server.
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 elastic pool must be in a different server
Why it's wrong here
Must be same server.
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The database must be in the same server as the elastic pool
Why this is correct
Required for moving into a pool.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The database must be in the Basic tier
Why it's wrong here
No tier restriction.
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The database size must be less than 10 GB
Why it's wrong here
No such restriction.
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.
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: The database must be in the same server as the elastic pool — Option B is correct because moving a database into an elastic pool requires the database to be in the same server as the pool. Option A is wrong because the database can be any tier. Option C is wrong because the database can be any size as long as it fits in the pool. Option D is wrong because the pool must be in the same server.
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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