For IndividualsFor Educators
ExpertMinds LogoExpertMinds
ExpertMinds

Ace your certifications with Practice Exams and AI assistance.

  • Browse Exams
  • For Educators
  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Support
  • AWS SAA Exam Prep
  • PMI PMP Exam Prep
  • CPA Exam Prep
  • GCP PCA Exam Prep

© 2026 TinyHive Labs. Company number 16262776.

    PracticeAzure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Practice Exam 6Question 17
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Domain 2.4: Azure Storage ServicesStorage TiersStorage

    AZ-900 · Question 17 · Domain 2.4: Azure Storage Services

    Which Azure Storage access tier is the most cost-effective for storing data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval times of several hours?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Hot tier

    B.

    Cool tier

    C.

    Cold tier

    D.

    Archive tier

    How to approach this question

    Look for the tier designed for long-term, rarely accessed retention.

    Full Answer

    D.Archive tier✓ Correct
    The Archive access tier has the lowest storage cost. But it has higher data retrieval costs with a higher latency as compared to the Hot and Cool tiers. Data must remain in the Archive tier for at least 180 days.

    Common mistakes

    Choosing Cool tier. Cool tier still provides immediate access, whereas Archive takes hours.
    Question 16All questionsQuestion 18

    Practice the full Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Practice Exam 6

    60 questions · hints · full answers · grading

    Sign up freeTake the exam

    More questions from this exam

    Q01What is the best definition of cloud computing?EasyQ02According to the shared responsibility model, which of the following is ALWAYS the responsibility...EasyQ03Which cloud benefit ensures that an application remains accessible and operational even if a loca...EasyQ04A company wants to move away from purchasing physical servers and instead pay monthly for the com...EasyQ05Which cloud service model provides the highest level of control and flexibility over the operatin...Easy
    View all 60 questions →