Microsoft Azure
Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
DP-300
Become proficient in Azure SQL with the DP-300 exam focused on administration.
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Questions 71–80 of 150
A company needs to restrict external access to their Azure SQL Database. Which feature should they implement?
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A
Firewall rules
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B
Connection pooling
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C
Table partitioning
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D
Database snapshots
Explanation
Firewall rules are used to limit access, while the other options do not restrict access.
You are configuring a managed instance in Azure SQL. What will happen if you set a high resource class for your application?
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A
Increased performance for all queries
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B
Higher costs with no performance gain
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C
Limited to specific SQL Server versions
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D
Guaranteed maximum CPU usage only
Explanation
Setting a high resource class prioritizes resources, while other options either misrepresent resource management or imply restrictions.
Which service should you use for data analytics in Azure SQL Database?
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A
Azure Synapse Analytics
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B
Azure Functions
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C
Azure Blob Storage
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D
Azure Virtual Machines
Explanation
Azure Synapse Analytics is optimized for data analytics, unlike the other options.
A company needs to regularly backup their Azure SQL Database with point-in-time restore capabilities. What should they use?
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A
Long-term Retention
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B
Geo-Replication
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C
Automatic Backup
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D
Manual Snapshot
Explanation
Automatic Backup provides point-in-time restores; others serve different purposes.
What happens when you remove a column that has a non-null constraint from an existing Azure SQL Database table?
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A
Table deletion occurs automatically
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B
Constraint violation error is returned
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C
Data is preserved in a different table
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D
Other columns will be deleted as well
Explanation
Removing a non-null constrained column raises a constraint violation error.
Which service allows SQL databases to scale on-demand?
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A
Azure SQL Database
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B
Azure Blob Storage
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C
Azure Functions
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D
Azure App Service
Explanation
Azure SQL Database provides scaling capabilities for databases, while others serve different purposes.
A company needs to implement high availability for its Azure SQL Database. What feature should they enable?
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A
Read Scale Group
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B
Geo-Replication
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C
Elastic Pools
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D
Availability Zones
Explanation
Geo-Replication maintains high availability across regions, while others don’t ensure database failover.
You are configuring a SQL Server on Azure VM. What happens when you disable the firewall?
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A
Blocks all access
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B
Allows all IP addresses
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C
Only local access permitted
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D
Raises security risks
Explanation
Disabling the firewall allows any IP to connect, posing potential security risks.
Which service should you use to automate database backups?
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A
Azure SQL Database
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B
Azure Blob Storage
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C
Azure Key Vault
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D
Azure Virtual Machine
Explanation
Azure SQL Database automatically manages backups, while other options do not.
A company needs to encrypt its SQL Database. Which feature should they implement?
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A
Always Encrypted
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B
Connection Encryption
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C
Transparent Data Encryption
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D
Application Layer Encryption
Explanation
Transparent Data Encryption protects data at rest while the other options handle encryption differently.