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Microsoft AZ-140 Exam - Topic 3 Question 110 Discussion

Posted by Berry on Jun 01, 2026 at 05:41 PM

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You have an Azure Virtual Desktop host pool that runs Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session.

User sessions are load-balanced between the session hosts. Idle session timeout is 30 minutes.

You plan to shut down a session host named Host1 to perform routine maintenance.

You need to prevent new user sessions to Host1 without disconnecting active user sessions.

Solution: you change the Drain mode of Host1.

Does this meet the goal?

Suggested Answer: A

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/drain-mode

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22 comments · newest first
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Tiera 8 days ago
I’m sticking with A) Yes.
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Aleisha 14 days ago
Exactly, it’s designed for maintenance.
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Nan 19 days ago
No, it specifically prevents new ones.
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Rana 24 days ago
I think it might still allow some new connections.
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Cecil 29 days ago
Why?
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Rana 1 month ago
I’m leaning towards B) No.
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Cecil 1 month ago
I feel confident about this solution.
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Tiera 1 month ago
That shouldn't happen if it's set correctly.
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Aleisha 2 months ago
But what if someone disconnects?
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Ronald 2 months ago
I agree with Nan. It makes sense.
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Nan 2 months ago
Because Drain mode stops new sessions but keeps active ones.
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Tiera 2 months ago
Why do you say that?
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Nan 2 months ago
I think the answer is A) Yes.
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Teri 3 months ago
Agreed, Drain mode is perfect for maintenance!
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Garry 3 months ago
Wait, are you sure that won't kick off anyone already logged in?
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Page 3 months ago
Definitely meets the goal! No new sessions will start.
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Tijuana 3 months ago
I thought you had to disconnect active sessions first?
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Ilene 3 months ago
Yeah, changing to Drain mode is the way to go!
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Emily 3 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen similar scenarios, and I think the answer is yes, but I’m not 100% confident about the specifics of how Drain mode works.
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Donte 4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about whether Drain mode really meets the goal since it sounds like it only affects new sessions.
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Bettina 4 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to manage session hosts, and I think Drain mode was mentioned as a way to stop new connections. So, this might be correct.
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Rocco 4 months ago
I think changing the Drain mode is the right approach, but I'm not entirely sure if it also prevents active sessions from being disconnected.
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