Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104) Practice Exam

If VM3 is turned off, can VM2 establish a network connection to VM1?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only if VM1 is on

4. Only through a different route

The correct answer is: No

The scenario involves understanding how virtual machines (VMs) operate within a network in Azure. VM2's ability to establish a network connection to VM1 depends on VM3's state and the overall network architecture. If VM3 is off, VM2 can still establish a connection to VM1, provided there is a direct network path between VM2 and VM1. The state of VM3 becomes irrelevant in this context because it does not act as a gateway or a necessary intermediary for traffic between VM1 and VM2, assuming they are within the same virtual network or have direct peering arrangements and appropriate network security group (NSG) rules. Therefore, the correct answer hinges on the understanding of network connectivity in Azure. Since VM2 can communicate with VM1 independently of VM3 being turned off, the suggested answer accurately reflects this connectivity capability. The position of VM3 does not obstruct the direct communication that exists between VM1 and VM2.