Microsoft AZ-801 Exam - Topic 5 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's AZ-801 exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 5

You have a Storage Spaces Direct configuration that has persistent memory and contains the data volumes shown in the following table.

You plan to add data volumes to Storage Spaces Direct as shown in the following table.

On which volumes can you use direct access (DAX)?

AVolume3 only

BVolume4 only

CVolume1 and Volume3 only

DVolume2 and Volume4 only

EVolume3 and Volume4 only

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Suggested Answer: A

DAX can only be used on one volume and the volume has to be NTFS. You could configure DAX on Volume1 (although that would require reformatting the volume) or Volume3. However, 'Volume1 only' isn't an answer option so Volume3 is the correct answer.

'Volume1 and Volume3' is incorrect because of the single volume limitation.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/persistent-memory-direct-access

by Deandrea at Jul 10, 2025, 07:51 PM

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Tina

2 months ago

Wait, can we really use DAX on Volume4? That’s surprising!

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Beckie

2 months ago

Not sure about that, I thought only Volume3 was eligible.

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Lavonda

3 months ago

Volume3 is definitely a DAX candidate!

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Dominga

3 months ago

I think Volume4 can also support DAX.

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Talia

3 months ago

I agree, Volume1 and Volume3 seem like the right choice.

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Sharika

3 months ago

I believe Volume4 has to be included since it’s persistent memory, but I’m uncertain about Volume2.

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Barney

4 months ago

I feel like Volume1 might not support DAX, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Lorriane

4 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question about DAX and persistent memory in class. Was it Volume3 and Volume4?

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Clay

4 months ago

I remember DAX is used with persistent memory, but I'm not sure which volumes qualify.

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Yolande

4 months ago

This is a good question to test our understanding of Storage Spaces Direct and persistent memory. I'll need to carefully review the volume configurations and requirements for using DAX to determine the correct answer.

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Tyisha

4 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The key is identifying the volumes with persistent memory, which are Volume3 and Volume4 according to the tables. Those are the only ones that can use direct access (DAX).

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Mertie

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Based on the information provided, the only volumes that can use direct access (DAX) are Volume3 and Volume4, since they are the only ones listed as having persistent memory. The other volumes don't meet the requirements.

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Rueben

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different volume configurations and how that relates to using DAX. I'll need to re-read the question and tables a few times to make sure I understand the key details.

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Filiberto

5 months ago

This looks like a tricky question about Storage Spaces Direct and persistent memory. I'll need to carefully review the information provided and think through the requirements for using direct access (DAX).

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