The answer is that the Azure CLI scaling command did not specify the new service objective. When you run an Azure CLI command to update an Azure SQL Database’s service objective, you must explicitly include the `--service-objective` parameter with the desired tier, such as S3. Without it, the command may execute without error but simply return the current properties, leaving the `requestedServiceObjectiveName` unchanged—still showing S2. On the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Azure CLI syntax directly maps to database configuration changes; a common trap is assuming a successful output means the change was applied. Remember, the CLI is not a magic wand—you must name the target tier. Memory tip: "No objective specified means no objective changed."
DP-900 Practice Question: Identify considerations for relational data on Azure
This DP-900 practice question tests your understanding of identify considerations for relational data on azure. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
"properties": {
"serviceObjectiveName": "S2",
"maxSizeBytes": 268435456000,
"requestedServiceObjectiveName": "S2"
}
}
```
An administrator runs an Azure CLI command to update an Azure SQL Database's service objective. The output shows the above properties. The database is currently at S2 and the administrator wants to scale to S3. What is the issue?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The command did not specify the new service objective
Option A is correct because the properties show the current service objective but the command likely did not change it. The requestedServiceObjectiveName is still S2, meaning the update was not applied. Option B is wrong because maxSizeBytes is within range for S2. Option C is wrong because the property names are correct. Option D is wrong because the CLI command can update service objective.
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.
✓
The command did not specify the new service objective
Why this is correct
The output shows the current state; the requested objective remains S2, so no change was made.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The property names are incorrect
Why it's wrong here
The property names are correct for an Azure SQL Database.
✗
The maxSizeBytes value is invalid
Why it's wrong here
268435456000 bytes (250 GB) is valid for S2.
✗
The Azure CLI does not support scaling Azure SQL Database
Why it's wrong here
Azure CLI does support scaling via 'az sql db update'.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this DP-900 question in full detail.
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.
Identify considerations for relational data on Azure — This question tests Identify considerations for 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: The command did not specify the new service objective — Option A is correct because the properties show the current service objective but the command likely did not change it. The requestedServiceObjectiveName is still S2, meaning the update was not applied. Option B is wrong because maxSizeBytes is within range for S2. Option C is wrong because the property names are correct. Option D is wrong because the CLI command can update service objective.
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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