Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 20
True or False: Azure Blob Storage is the least expensive method to store data and one of it best features is that it allows for querying the data directly within the Blob environment.
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A
False
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True
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Azure Blob Storage Queries
If you create a storage account as a Blob store, you can't query the data directly. To query it, either move the data to a store that supports queries or set up the Azure Storage account for a data lake storage account. Azure Blob storage has no API to query data within the blob - it's just dumb storage. You're essentially limited to reading, deserializing and grabbing your value(s).
A. False. While Azure Blob Storage is a cost-effective method for storing large amounts of unstructured data, it is not the least expensive storage option available in Azure. Azure offers various storage options with different pricing models based on factors such as performance, redundancy, and access frequency. Additionally, Azure Blob Storage does not natively support querying data directly within the Blob environment, as it is primarily designed for storing and managing unstructured data objects.
B.
Azure Blob Storage is a cost-effective solution for storing large amounts of unstructured data in the cloud. It provides scalability, durability, and availability for data storage needs. However, it is important to note that Azure Blob Storage does not have built-in querying capabilities within the Blob environment. To query data stored in Azure Blob Storage, users typically use additional services or tools such as Azure Data Lake Storage or Azure Databricks.
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