Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals — Question 186

What is the typical latency for read operations against media files stored in the Cool access tier of Azure Blob Storage?

Answer options

• A. a few milliseconds
• B. a few seconds
• C. a few minutes
• D. a few hours

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the Cool access tier is designed for infrequently accessed data and provides low latency for read operations, generally in the range of milliseconds. Options B, C, and D suggest much longer delays which are not characteristic of the Cool tier, making them incorrect.