AZ-204 Developing for Microsoft Azure Exam Prep - Introduction to Function App

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at Microsoft Azure function apps, covering their deployment as app services or serverless functions. It explains the consumption model, operating system and language options, and the necessity of a storage account. The tutorial demonstrates creating functions in the Azure portal, using templates, and setting up triggers and bindings. It also covers running and testing functions, highlighting the ease of use and flexibility of Azure functions.

What are the two styles of function apps available in Microsoft Azure?

• Web apps and mobile apps

• Windows and Linux

• Java and Python

• App Service plan and serverless

In the consumption model for serverless functions, what is one of the charges based on?

• Total memory usage

• Number of executions

• Data storage size

• Network bandwidth

Which development environments can be used to create Azure functions?

• Android Studio and Xcode

• Eclipse and NetBeans

• Sublime Text and Atom

• Visual Studio and VS Code

What is a common trigger type for Azure functions?

• Web hook

• Database trigger

• File system trigger

• Network trigger

What is required for a function to operate in Azure?

• A virtual machine

• A database

• A storage account

• A dedicated server

What is the purpose of a binding in Azure functions?

• To monitor function performance

• To secure functions with encryption

• To integrate functions with other services

• To connect functions to databases

In the practical example, what type of trigger is used for the function?

• Blob trigger

• Timer trigger

• Queue trigger

• HTTP trigger

What does the output binding in the example function do?

• Writes a new BLOB file

• Logs a message

• Triggers another function

• Sends an email

How often does the example function run?

• Every 5 minutes

• Every hour

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 30 minutes

What is the main advantage of using Azure functions?

• They run on any operating system

• They require no coding

• They are highly scalable

• They are free to use