Free AZ-900 Exam Braindumps
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Questions 105–112 (page: 15)

Updated On: 26-Apr-2026

DRAG DROP (Drag and Drop is not supported)
Match the security components to the appropriate defense in depth layers.

To answer, drag the appropriate security component from the column on the left to its defense in depth layer on the right Each security component may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

NOTE: Each correct match is worth one point.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:



In the infrastructure as a service (IaaS) cloud service model, which two components are the responsibility of the cloud service provider? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

  1. the configuration and maintenance of storage
  2. the installation and configuration of the operating system
  3. maintaining the hardware
  4. the network configuration
  5. physical security of the datacenter infrastructure

Answer(s): C,E

Explanation:

Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a type of cloud computing service that offers essential compute, storage, and networking resources on demand, on a pay-as-you-go basis. IaaS is one of the four types of cloud services, along with software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and serverless.

Migrating your organization's infrastructure to an IaaS solution helps you reduce maintenance of on-premises data centers, save money on hardware costs, and gain real-time business insights. IaaS solutions give you the flexibility to scale your IT resources up and down with demand. They also help you quickly provision new applications and increase the reliability of your underlying infrastructure.

IaaS lets you bypass the cost and complexity of buying and managing physical servers and datacenter infrastructure. Each resource is offered as a separate service component, and you only pay for a particular resource for as long as you need it. A cloud computing service provider like Azure manages the infrastructure, while you purchase, install, configure, and manage your own software — including operating systems, middleware, and applications.


Reference:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-iaas



DRAG DROP (Drag and Drop is not supported)
You need to identify a customer’s level of shared responsibility based on the cloud service model.

In which order should you list each model from most customer responsibility to least customer responsibility? To answer, move all models from the list of models to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:




Step 1: Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a type of cloud computing service that offers essential compute, storage, and networking resources on demand, on a pay-as-you-go basis.



Step 2: Platform as a service (PaaS)
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud, with resources that enable you to deliver everything from simple cloud-based apps to sophisticated, cloud-enabled enterprise applications. You purchase the resources you need from a cloud service provider on a pay-as-you-go basis and access them over a secure Internet connection.

Like IaaS, PaaS includes infrastructure—servers, storage, and networking—but also middleware, development tools, business intelligence (BI) services, database management systems, and more. PaaS is designed to support the complete web application lifecycle: building, testing, deploying, managing, and updating.

Step 3: Software as a service (SaaS)
Software as a service (SaaS) allows users to connect to and use cloud-based apps over the Internet. Common examples are email, calendaring, and office tools (such as Microsoft Office 365).

SaaS provides a complete software solution that you purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis from a cloud service provider. You rent the use of an app for your organization, and your users connect to it over the Internet, usually with a web browser. All of the underlying infrastructure, middleware, app software, and app data are located in the service provider’s data center. The service provider manages the hardware and software, and with the appropriate service agreement, will ensure the availability and the security of the app and your data as well. SaaS allows your organization to get quickly up and running with an app at minimal upfront cost.


Reference:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-iaas
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-paas/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-saas/



HOTSPOT (Drag and Drop is not supported)
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:




Box: scalable
Scalability in cloud computing is the ability to quickly and easily increase or decrease the size or power of an IT solution or resource.


Reference:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/scaling-out-vs-scaling-up



HOTSPOT (Drag and Drop is not supported)
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:



Box 1: No
Horizontal scaling refers to adding more instances, or removing instances, of resources used by a workload. For example, extending an application from one compute instance to five compute instances. The Microsoft Azure cloud supports automatic horizontal scaling for compute instances, called virtual machines (VMs).

Horizontal scaling is flexible in a cloud situation because you can use it to run a large number of VMs to handle load. In contrast, scaling up and down, or vertical scaling, keeps the same number of resource instances constant but gives them more capacity in terms of memory, CPU speed, disk space, and network.

Box 2: No

Box 3: Yes
Autoscale scales in and out, or horizontally. Scaling horizontally is an increase or decrease of the number of resource instances.


Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/autoscale/autoscale-overview



HOTSPOT (Drag and Drop is not supported)
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:




Box 1: No
No - Creating and configuring a virtual network is part of the platform as a service (PaaS)

The ISP configures the virtual network.

PaaS includes:
Development tools, database management, business analytics
Operating systems

PaaS includes IaaS, which includes:
Servers and storage
*-> Networking firewalls/security
Data center physical plant/building

Note:
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud, with resources that enable you to deliver everything from simple cloud-based apps to sophisticated, cloud-enabled enterprise applications. You purchase the resources you need from a cloud service provider on a pay-as-you-go basis and access them over a secure Internet connection.

Like IaaS, PaaS includes infrastructure—servers, storage, and networking—but also middleware, development tools, business intelligence (BI) services, database management systems, and more. PaaS is designed to support the complete web application lifecycle: building, testing, deploying, managing, and updating.



Box 2: No
Updating code for an Azure web app is at AaaS tier.

Advantages of PaaS over IaaS
When it's possible, use PaaS instead of IaaS. IaaS is like having a box of parts. You can build anything, but you have to assemble it yourself. PaaS options are easier to configure and administer. You don't need to set up virtual machines (VMs) or virtual networks. You also don't have to handle maintenance tasks, such as installing patches and updates.

Box 3: Yes
The PaaS customer is responsible for securing its applications, data, and user access.


Reference:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-paas
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/design-principles/managed-services
https://www.skyhighsecurity.com/cybersecurity-defined/what-is-paas.html



You need to migrate an on-premises server by using a lift-and-shift migration.

To which type of cloud service should you migrate?

  1. infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
  2. software as a service (SaaS)
  3. platform as a service (PaaS)

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A "lift and shift" migration is best suited for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

A "lift and shift" migration is best suited for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. These providers offer virtual machines that can be configured to match on-premises servers, making it easy to move the application to the cloud without any significant changes. Other services such as storage, load balancers, and backups can also be used to support the migration. While lift and shift migration is a good option, it may not be the most cost-effective or efficient way to move to the cloud. Consider consulting with a cloud solution architect to see if re-architecture or another migration strategy is more appropriate.


Reference:

https://brainly.in/question/54792199



HOTSPOT (Drag and Drop is not supported)
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:




Box 1: Yes
Yes - Horizontal scaling can automatically increase the number of virtual machines.

Horizontal scaling refers to increasing or decreasing the number of resource instances, such as virtual machines or containers. In the context of a VM scaling set, horizontal scaling involves adding more VMs when more capacity is needed or removing VMs when there are excess resources. Horizontal scaling is especially useful in cloud environments, as it allows a large number of instances to be run to handle varying workloads. This approach is flexible and can easily adapt to fluctuations in demand.

Box 2: Yes
Vertical scaling refers to increasing or decreasing the resource capacity of existing instances while keeping the number of instances constant. This is achieved by providing more capacity in terms of memory, CPU speed, disk space and network to existing instances.

Box 3: Yes
Yes - Scaling can be used to manage costs based on the demand of a service.

Recommendations for optimizing scaling costs
The goal of cost optimizing scaling is to scale up and out at the last responsible moment and to scale down and in as soon as it’s practical. To optimize scaling for your workload, you can evaluate alternative scaling options within the scale units and align them with the cost model. A scale unit represents a specific grouping of resources that can be scaled independently or together. You should design scale units to handle a specific amount of load, and they can comprise multiple instances, servers, or other resources. You need to evaluate the cost effectiveness of your workload scale units and model alternates.


Reference:

https://intelequia.com/en/blog/post/autoscale-in-azure-what-is-it-how-to-implement-it-and-benefits-it-offers
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/well-architected/cost-optimization/optimize-scaling-costs



Viewing page 15 of 61
Viewing questions 113 - 120 out of 482 questions


Post your Comments and Discuss Microsoft AZ-900 exam prep with other Community members:

AI Tutor AI Tutor 👋 I’m here to help!