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AZ-900 · Question 30 · Domain 2.4: Azure Storage Services
Which storage tier is the most cost-effective for data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval delays of several hours?
Which storage tier is the most cost-effective for data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval delays of several hours?
Answer options:
A.
Hot tier
B.
Cool tier
C.
Cold tier
D.
Archive tier
How to approach this question
Identify the tier designed for long-term backup where immediate access is not required.
Full Answer
D.Archive tier✓ Correct
Archive tier
The Archive access tier has the lowest storage cost but the highest data retrieval costs and latency. It is optimized for storing data that is rarely accessed and stored for at least 180 days with flexible latency requirements (retrieval can take up to 15 hours).
Common mistakes
Selecting Cool or Cold tier. While cheaper than Hot, they provide immediate access. Only Archive has retrieval delays.
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