The correct command is az sql db resume --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3, because the Azure CLI uses the resume verb specifically to transition a paused Azure SQL Database back to an active, connectable state. When a database is paused to save costs, its compute resources are deallocated, and only the resume operation triggers the provisioning of those resources again—no other command like update or a nonexistent start or restart can accomplish this. On the Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate DP-300 exam, this question tests your understanding of lifecycle management commands for Azure SQL Database, often appearing in scenario-based items where you must distinguish between valid and invalid CLI verbs. A common trap is confusing resume with update, but remember that update modifies properties like tier or size, not the database’s running state. For a quick memory tip, think of the word “resume” as in resuming a paused video—only that exact action brings the database back online.
DP-300 Practice Question: Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of monitor, configure, and optimize database resources. 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. You executed the Azure CLI command to list databases. You need to resume db3 to make it available for connections. Which command should you use?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "which command"
Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
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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az sql db resume --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3
Option B is correct because az sql db resume is the correct command to resume a paused database. Option A is wrong because az sql db start does not exist. Option C is wrong because az sql db update can change properties but not resume a paused database. Option D is wrong because az sql db restart does not exist.
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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az sql db restart --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3
Why it's wrong here
Invalid command.
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az sql db resume --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3
Why this is correct
Correct command to resume a paused database.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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az sql db start --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3
Why it's wrong here
Invalid command.
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az sql db update --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3 --set status=Online
Why it's wrong here
Status cannot be set directly; resume is required.
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
Invalid command.
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.
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.
Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources — This question tests Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: az sql db resume --resource-group rg1 --server server1 --name db3 — Option B is correct because az sql db resume is the correct command to resume a paused database. Option A is wrong because az sql db start does not exist. Option C is wrong because az sql db update can change properties but not resume a paused database. Option D is wrong because az sql db restart does not exist.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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