Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-300) Practice Exam

When deploying a new virtual machine, which power states are available during the setup process?

1. On and Off

2. While and Sleep

3. Running and Stopped

4. Active and Inactive

The correct answer is: Running and Stopped

During the deployment of a new virtual machine in Azure, the power states available are "Running" and "Stopped." When you create a virtual machine, it will typically start in the "Stopped" state initially. This means that the VM is provisioned, but not actively consuming CPU resources or running any processes. Once the setup process is complete and the VM is started, it transitions to the "Running" state, where it becomes operational and can execute applications and services as intended. Understanding these power states is crucial for managing Azure VMs effectively, as it influences resource allocation and billing. When a VM is "Stopped," it incurs minimal charges (only for the storage used by the disks), whereas a "Running" state incurs charges for both the compute and storage resources utilized. Clarifying the other options helps understand why they do not fit in this context. The terms "On" and "Off" are more generic and do not specifically refer to the operational context of Azure VMs. "While" and "Sleep" do not represent relevant power states for Azure VMs either, as sleep mode isn't applicable in a cloud infrastructure context. "Active" and "Inactive" are also vague terms that do not align with the standardized power states recognized