This MS-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe cloud concepts. 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.
Which TWO scenarios are best suited for a hybrid cloud deployment?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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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Extending on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID
Options A and D are correct. Hybrid cloud is ideal for connecting on-premises resources to public cloud, such as extending on-premises Active Directory to Azure AD (now Microsoft Entra ID) and using cloud bursting for extra capacity. Option B (Running a legacy app that requires physical hardware) is not cloud-friendly. Option C (Hosting a public website) can be done in public cloud alone. Option E (Storing archival data) can be done in public cloud alone.
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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Extending on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Hybrid identity solutions connect on-premises AD to cloud.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Using cloud bursting to handle peak load for an on-premises application
Why this is correct
Cloud bursting uses public cloud resources during peak demand while maintaining on-premises base.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Storing archival data that is rarely accessed
Why it's wrong here
Archival data can be stored entirely in public cloud cold storage.
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Hosting a public-facing website with high traffic
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud alone can handle website hosting without on-premises integration.
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Running a legacy application that requires physical hardware
Why it's wrong here
Legacy apps requiring physical hardware are not suited for cloud, hybrid or otherwise.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-900 question in full detail.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Extending on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID — Options A and D are correct. Hybrid cloud is ideal for connecting on-premises resources to public cloud, such as extending on-premises Active Directory to Azure AD (now Microsoft Entra ID) and using cloud bursting for extra capacity. Option B (Running a legacy app that requires physical hardware) is not cloud-friendly. Option C (Hosting a public website) can be done in public cloud alone. Option E (Storing archival data) can be done in public cloud alone.
What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?
Identify which MS-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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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