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A company develops an IoT device registry that stores device metadata as JSON documents. Each device has a unique DeviceID, and the attributes vary per device type (e.g., sensors, actuators). The application requires low-latency reads by DeviceID and needs global distribution to support devices worldwide. Which Azure Cosmos DB API should they choose to natively support JSON documents with flexible schema?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Azure Cosmos DB SQL API
The SQL API is the native JSON document API for Cosmos DB, offering rich querying and global distribution with low-latency point reads by ID.
B
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Azure Cosmos DB Table API
The Table API is designed for key-value storage with a fixed schema (like Azure Table Storage), not for flexible JSON documents.
C
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Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB API
While MongoDB API can store JSON documents, it uses MongoDB wire protocol and does not fully leverage Cosmos DB native features like SQL querying and native integration.
D
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Azure Cosmos DB Gremlin API
The Gremlin API is for graph data structures (nodes and edges), not for document storage.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
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What does this DP-900 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Azure Cosmos DB SQL API — The Azure Cosmos DB SQL API (formerly DocumentDB API) is the native API for storing and querying JSON documents. It supports flexible schema, indexing of document properties, and low-latency reads via point reads (by unique ID) or queries. It also provides global distribution. The Table API is for key-value data with a fixed schema, the MongoDB API is for MongoDB compatibility but not native Cosmos, and the Gremlin API is for graph data.
What should I do if I get this DP-900 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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