Exam 70-486 topic 1 question 121 discussion

Actual exam question from Microsoft's 70-486

Question #: 121
Topic #: 1

You are designing a distributed application.
The application must store a small amount of information that is shared across all users and does not change frequently.
You need to configure the application to meet the requirements.
Which server-side state management options will achieve the goal? Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A. Database support
B. Profile properties
C. Session state
D. Application state

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Suggested Answer: AD 🗳️
A: SQL Database provides a relational database management system for Windows Azure and is based on SQL Server technology. With a SQL Database instance, you can easily provision and deploy relational database solutions to the cloud, and take advantage of a distributed data center that provides enterprise- class availability, scalability, and security with the benefits of built-in data protection and self-healing.
D: Application state is a data repository available to all classes in an ASP.NET application. Application state is stored in memory on the server and is faster than storing and retrieving information in a database. Unlike session state, which is specific to a single user session, application state applies to all users and sessions.
Therefore, application state is a useful place to store small amounts of often-used data that does not change from one user to another.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Profile properties stores personal, not global, information.
C: Session state is not global. Session states handles user information such as cookies, hidden fields, and query strings are some client-side options to tracking user state
D: Application State does not exist in Azure.
References:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms178594.aspx

by Waleed at July 7, 2019, 10:39 a.m.

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fagdfgsg

5 years, 3 months ago

it doesn't need to be shared because it's not updated frequently. it can only be used for reading if available

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LewisFrom39191005

4 years, 5 months ago

I think A and D are correct answers here. A distributed application does not mean that you are using a web farm or a web garden. The question does not mention web farm or web garden. Therefore, application state can be used.

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Ekovalev

5 years, 7 months ago

Indeed, the database records won't be affected if the application stops for whatever reason.

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