Section 2: Data Storage and Management in Azure Flashcards
What are the main types of Azure storage options?
Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, Table Storage, and Disk Storage.
True or False: Azure Blob Storage is ideal for storing unstructured data.
True.
Fill in the blank: Azure ___ Storage is designed for storing large amounts of unstructured data.
Blob
What SKU should be used for high-performance workloads in Azure Disk Storage?
Premium SSD.
Which Azure storage option is best suited for sharing files across multiple VMs?
Azure File Storage.
What is the primary benefit of using Azure Queue Storage?
Decoupling application components and enabling asynchronous communication.
True or False: Azure Table Storage is a NoSQL key-value store.
True.
What are the three tiers of Azure Blob Storage?
Hot, Cool, and Archive.
In Azure, what does the term ‘scalability’ refer to?
The ability to increase or decrease resources to handle varying workloads.
Which Azure storage option provides a hierarchical namespace?
Azure Data Lake Storage.
True or False: Azure Storage Accounts can be configured for geo-redundancy.
True.
What is the purpose of Azure Storage Access Tiers?
To optimize costs based on data access patterns.
What does the ‘LRS’ stand for in Azure Storage redundancy options?
Locally Redundant Storage.
Which Azure storage service should be used for application logging?
Azure Blob Storage.
Short Answer: What is the primary security feature of Azure Storage?
Encryption at rest and in transit.
Which Azure service allows you to manage access to your storage account?
Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
True or False: Azure Storage can be accessed through REST APIs.
True.
What is the benefit of using Azure File Sync?
It allows on-premises Windows Servers to synchronize files with Azure File Storage.
Fill in the blank: Azure ___ allows for scalable storage of structured data.
SQL Database
What type of Azure storage is optimized for high transaction workloads?
Azure Cosmos DB.
What is the primary use case for Azure Blob Storage’s Archive tier?
Long-term data retention with infrequent access.
True or False: Data in Azure Storage can only be accessed by users within the same Azure subscription.
False.
What is the key feature of the Azure Storage Explorer tool?
It allows users to manage Azure storage resources visually.
What is required to access Azure Storage from an application?
Connection string or shared access signature (SAS).
What is the maximum size of a single blob in Azure Blob Storage?
Up to 200 GB for block blobs.
Fill in the blank: Azure Storage replication options include LRS, GRS, ___, and RA-GRS.
ZRS
What service should be used for implementing data governance in Azure Storage?
Azure Policy.
