DP-900 Practice Question: Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure
This DP-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe considerations for working with non-relational data on azure. 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.
A company stores IoT sensor data in Azure Blob Storage. The data is written hourly and must be retained for 90 days. After 90 days, it must be automatically deleted. Which access tier should be used for cost optimization during the retention period?
Why wrong: Premium tier offers low latency and high throughput for frequently accessed data, which is unnecessary for hourly sensor logs and is cost-prohibitive.
B
Archive tier
Why wrong: Archive tier has a 180-day minimum retention period; early deletion would incur a penalty, making it unsuitable for 90-day retention.
C
Cool tier
Cool tier is designed for infrequently accessed data with a 30-day minimum retention, matching the 90-day retention without early deletion penalty.
D
Hot tier
Why wrong: Hot tier is for frequently accessed data; it has higher storage costs than needed for hourly writes and 90-day retention.
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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Cool tier
The Cool tier is optimized for data that is infrequently accessed and stored for at least 30 days, with lower storage costs and higher access costs. Hot tier is for frequent access and would be more expensive. Archive tier has a 180-day minimum retention penalty. Premium tier is for high transaction volumes and is not cost-effective for this scenario.
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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Premium tier
Why it's wrong here
Premium tier offers low latency and high throughput for frequently accessed data, which is unnecessary for hourly sensor logs and is cost-prohibitive.
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Archive tier
Why it's wrong here
Archive tier has a 180-day minimum retention period; early deletion would incur a penalty, making it unsuitable for 90-day retention.
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Cool tier
Why this is correct
Cool tier is designed for infrequently accessed data with a 30-day minimum retention, matching the 90-day retention without early deletion penalty.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Hot tier
Why it's wrong here
Hot tier is for frequently accessed data; it has higher storage costs than needed for hourly writes and 90-day retention.
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.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
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Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure — This question tests Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cool tier — The Cool tier is optimized for data that is infrequently accessed and stored for at least 30 days, with lower storage costs and higher access costs. Hot tier is for frequent access and would be more expensive. Archive tier has a 180-day minimum retention penalty. Premium tier is for high transaction volumes and is not cost-effective for this scenario.
What should I do if I get this DP-900 question wrong?
Identify which DP-900 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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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