- A
Query Store with custom retention settings
Correct. Query Store with custom retention settings provides historical query performance data and enables performance comparison before and after index changes.
- B
SQL Server DMVs
Why wrong: Incorrect. SQL Server DMVs offer real-time performance data but do not store historical query performance for comparison.
- C
Azure SQL Analytics solution in Log Analytics
Why wrong: Incorrect. Azure SQL Analytics in Log Analytics provides aggregated metrics and alerts, but not per-query historical comparison.
- D
Azure SQL Database Intelligent Insights
Why wrong: Incorrect. Intelligent Insights provides automated diagnostics and recommendations, but not detailed historical query data.
Question 433 of 963
DP-300 Query Store Practice Question
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. A key principle to apply: query Store. 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 recommend a performance monitoring solution for a new Azure SQL Managed Instance deployment. The solution must provide historical query performance data and the ability to compare performance before and after index changes. What should you include in the recommendation?
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
✓
Query Store with custom retention settings
Query Store captures historical query performance data and allows comparing performance before and after index changes, making it the correct choice for this requirement. SQL Server DMVs (Option B) only provide current state, not historical trends. Azure SQL Analytics solution (Option C) provides aggregated metrics but lacks per-query historical comparison. Intelligent Insights (Option D) offers diagnostic analysis but not detailed historical query data.
Key principle: Query Store
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Query Store with custom retention settings
Why this is correct
Correct. Query Store with custom retention settings provides historical query performance data and enables performance comparison before and after index changes.
Related concept
Query Store
- ✗
SQL Server DMVs
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. SQL Server DMVs offer real-time performance data but do not store historical query performance for comparison.
- ✗
Azure SQL Analytics solution in Log Analytics
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Azure SQL Analytics in Log Analytics provides aggregated metrics and alerts, but not per-query historical comparison.
- ✗
Azure SQL Database Intelligent Insights
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Intelligent Insights provides automated diagnostics and recommendations, but not detailed historical query data.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many candidates confuse Query Store with DMVs or Azure SQL Analytics. Remember that Query Store is specifically designed for historical query performance tracking and plan regression analysis.
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
- Query Store
- Historical query performance
- Plan comparison
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
Query Store
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. Query Store 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 — Query Store.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Query Store with custom retention settings — Query Store captures historical query performance data and allows comparing performance before and after index changes, making it the correct choice for this requirement. SQL Server DMVs (Option B) only provide current state, not historical trends. Azure SQL Analytics solution (Option C) provides aggregated metrics but lacks per-query historical comparison. Intelligent Insights (Option D) offers diagnostic analysis but not detailed historical query data.
What should I do if I get this DP-300 question wrong?
Review query Store, then practise related DP-300 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Query Store
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