AZ-204 Developing for Microsoft Azure Exam Prep - Storage Access Tiers

The video tutorial explains the concept of access tiers in Azure storage accounts, focusing on hot, cool, and archive tiers. It discusses the cost implications and storage strategies for each tier, highlighting how users can optimize storage costs by selecting the appropriate tier based on their access needs. The tutorial also provides a detailed comparison of pricing and operational costs associated with each tier, emphasizing the trade-offs between storage costs and access costs.

What is the primary benefit of using the hot access tier in Azure storage?

• Cheapest storage cost

• Instant file access

• Longest retention period

• Lowest retrieval cost

Which access tier is best suited for files that are not needed frequently but must be retained?

• Archive access tier

• Premium access tier

• Cool access tier

• Hot access tier

How long must a file remain in the cool access tier before it can be deleted?

• 90 days

• 60 days

• 30 days

• 10 days

What is a significant drawback of using the archive access tier?

• Access delays

• Instant access

• High storage cost

• Short retention period

What is the approximate storage cost savings when using the archive tier compared to the hot tier?

• 90% savings

• 20% savings

• 50% savings

• 70% savings