DP-300 Plan and implement data platform resources Practice Question
You need to create a new Azure SQL Database for a development environment. The development team requires the ability to restore the database to any point in time within the last 7 days. Which backup policy configuration should you choose?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often overthink and select a longer retention period (like 35 days) or a different feature (like LTR), not realizing the default 7-day retention already satisfies the exact requirement without extra configuration.
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
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Use the default backup retention of 7 days
The default backup retention for Azure SQL Database is 7 days, which meets the requirement to restore to any point in time within the last 7 days without additional configuration. Point-in-time restore (PITR) is enabled by default with this retention period, allowing automatic backups and restores within that window. No further backup policy changes are needed for this development environment.
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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Configure long-term retention (LTR) for 90 days
Why it's wrong here
LTR is for longer retention, not needed.
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Configure point-in-time restore for 35 days
Why it's wrong here
7 days is sufficient; 35 days adds unnecessary cost.
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Use the default backup retention of 7 days
Why this is correct
Default PITR is 7 days, which meets the requirement.
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Configure point-in-time restore for 1 day
Why it's wrong here
1 day is insufficient for development needs.
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Overview of Azure Data Platform Options
Key term
Azure SQL Performance Tuning
Azure SQL Performance Tuning is the process of optimizing the speed and efficiency of queries and database operations in Microsoft Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance to reduce latency and improve throughput.
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