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DP-300 Practice Question: Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery environment
You have an Azure SQL Database that uses active geo-replication between two regions. You need to ensure minimal data loss during an unplanned failover while maintaining the current configuration. Which THREE settings should you verify? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The replication mode is 'async' (asynchronous) with a low RPO target.
Options A, B, and C are correct. Option A is correct because active geo-replication uses asynchronous replication with a configurable RPO; a low RPO target minimizes potential data loss. Option B is correct because automatic seed type ensures continuous synchronization of the secondary database. Option C is correct because locating the secondary in a paired region with low network latency reduces replication lag, thereby minimizing data loss. Option D is wrong because making the secondary readable does not affect data loss; it is designed for read-scale workloads. Option E is wrong because the failover group name does not influence data loss; a forced failover policy would actually cause data loss.
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 replication mode is 'async' (asynchronous) with a low RPO target.
Why this is correct
Async replication is standard; RPO is typically below 5 seconds.
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The seed type is set to 'automatic' to ensure continuous replication.
Why this is correct
Automatic seeding ensures data is replicated continuously.
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The secondary database is in a paired region with low network latency.
Why this is correct
Paired regions provide optimized replication performance.
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The secondary database is configured as 'readable' to avoid lag.
Why it's wrong here
Readable secondary does not affect data loss; it's for read workloads.
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The failover group is named with a 'forced' failover policy.
Why it's wrong here
Failover group name does not affect data loss; it's a management setting.
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