Correct Answer: A full, read-only copy of a managed disk at a specific point in time
Snapshots are used to create new disks for VM recovery or to create custom images....
Correct Answer
A full, read-only copy of a managed disk at a specific point in time
Why This Answer Is Correct
Snapshots are used to create new disks for VM recovery or to create custom images.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Managed Disks — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Understanding Azure Managed Disks is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
Your application requires persistent block storage that survives Azure Virtual Machines instance termination. Which service should you use?
You need to create a backup of your Azure Managed Disks volume for disaster recovery. What feature should you use?
What is the primary technical difference between 'Unmanaged' and 'Managed' disks in Azure?
An administrator wants to increase the size of a managed disk that is currently attached to a running VM. Which step must be performed first?
Which managed disk type provides the best balance of cost and performance for most general-purpose workloads like web servers or development environments?