Sample Questions from Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Preview a few questions below — answers are revealed when you take the exam.

1. A company is migrating their on-premises SQL Server database to Azure. The database is expected to handle a high volume of transactions and needs to ensure minimal downtime during the migration. Which Azure service should be used to achieve this goal?

   • Azure Database Migration Service
   • Azure SQL Database
   • Azure Cosmos DB
   • Azure Data Factory

2. An organization is planning to deploy a microservices architecture on Azure. They need to ensure that the services can communicate securely and efficiently. Which Azure service should be used to facilitate secure communication between microservices?

   • Azure Service Bus
   • Azure API Management
   • Azure Kubernetes Service
   • Azure Virtual Network

3. A company is looking to implement a disaster recovery solution for their Azure-hosted applications. They want to ensure that their applications can be quickly restored in the event of a regional outage. Which Azure service should be used to achieve this goal?

   • Azure Site Recovery
   • Azure Backup
   • Azure Traffic Manager
   • Azure Load Balancer

4. A team needs to implement a serverless architecture for their application hosted on Azure. They want to minimize the operational overhead and focus on writing code. Which Azure service should they use to achieve this goal?

   • Azure Functions
   • Azure Virtual Machines
   • Azure App Service
   • Azure Container Instances

5. Consider the situation where an organization wants to implement a hybrid cloud strategy using Azure. They need to ensure seamless integration between their on-premises data center and Azure. Which Azure service should they use to achieve this goal?

   • Azure ExpressRoute
   • Azure VPN Gateway
   • Azure Arc
   • Azure Stack