📁 Azure Files and File Sync - AZ-104 Practice Questions

Configure Azure file shares, Azure File Sync, and storage tiers for file workloads.

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AZ-104 Azure Files Question Bank (4 Questions)

Browse all 4 practice questions covering Azure Files and File Sync for the AZ-104 certification exam. Answers are intentionally hidden on this page so you can self-test first before checking results in quiz mode.

  1. Question 1Implement and manage storage

    Which Azure storage performance tier is required for Azure Files with SMB Multichannel support for high-throughput file share scenarios?

    AStandard (Transaction Optimized)
    BPremium (Azure Files Premium with FileStorage account)
    CCool tier Files
    DHot tier Files

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  2. Question 2Implement and manage storage

    A company wants to lift and shift a Windows application that uses a UNC file share path (\\server\share) to Azure. The team needs persistent storage accessible by multiple Azure VMs simultaneously. Which Azure storage solution is most appropriate?

    AAzure Blob Storage with NFS 3.0 protocol enabled
    BAzure Files with SMB protocol
    CAzure Disk Storage with a Premium SSD
    DAzure Data Lake Storage Gen2

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  3. Question 3Implement and manage storage

    Which Azure Files feature provides identity-based authentication for file share access (like on-premises file servers)?

    AStorage account access keys
    BSAS tokens for Azure Files
    CAzure AD Kerberos authentication or AD DS integration for Azure Files
    DAzure RBAC only

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  4. Question 4Implement and manage storage

    What does Azure File Sync's 'cloud tiering' feature do?

    AAutomatically backs up files to Azure Blob Storage
    BMoves infrequently accessed files to Azure Files, keeping only frequently accessed files locally to free up local disk space
    CEncrypts files before syncing to Azure
    DCompresses files during synchronization

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Key Azure Files Concepts for AZ-104

azure filesfile sharefile syncsmbnfstier

AZ-104 Azure Files Exam Tips

Azure Files and File Sync questions in AZ-104 are typically scenario-based. Focus on day-to-day Azure administration, identity, network, compute, storage, and monitoring. Priority concepts: azure files, file share, file sync, smb, nfs, tier.

What AZ-104 Expects

  • Anchor your answer in prioritize operationally practical configurations and least-privilege administration.
  • Azure Files scenarios for AZ-104 are frequently mapped to Domain 3 (20-25%), so read the objective carefully before picking controls or architecture.
  • Expect multi-topic scenarios where Azure Files interacts with identity, networking, governance, or monitoring patterns rather than appearing as an isolated question.
  • When two options are both technically valid, prefer the choice that best aligns with the exam's operational scope (Associate) and vendor best practices.

High-Value Azure Files Concepts

  • Know the core Azure Files building blocks cold: azure files, file share, file sync, smb.
  • Review the edge-case features and limits for nfs, tier; these details are commonly used to differentiate answer choices.
  • Practice service-integration reasoning: how Azure Files pairs with Storage Accounts, Backup & Recovery in real deployment patterns.
  • For AZ-104, explain why the chosen Azure Files design meets reliability, security, and cost expectations better than the alternatives.

Common AZ-104 Traps

  • Watch for forgetting scope inheritance and RBAC precedence.
  • Questions in Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources often include distractors that look correct for Azure Files but violate least-privilege, compliance, or availability requirements.
  • Avoid picking options purely by feature name; validate data path, failure handling, and governance impact before answering.
  • If the prompt hints at automation or repeatability, eliminate manual-only operational answers first.

Fast Review Checklist

  • Can you compare at least two Azure Files implementation paths and justify which one best fits the scenario?
  • Can you map the chosen answer back to Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources (20-25%) outcomes for AZ-104?
  • Can you explain security and access boundaries for Azure Files without relying on default-open assumptions?
  • Can you describe how Azure Files integrates with Storage Accounts and Backup & Recovery during failure, scaling, and monitoring events?

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