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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.
- 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?
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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?
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Which Azure Files feature provides identity-based authentication for file share access (like on-premises file servers)?
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Start AZ-104 Quiz - Question 4Implement and manage storage
What does Azure File Sync's 'cloud tiering' feature do?
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Key Azure Files Concepts for AZ-104
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?