Creating Azure VMs from Android Tablet
You have an Azure environment. You need to create a new Azure virtual machine from a tablet that runs the Android operating system. What are three possible solutions? Each correct answer presents a complete solution. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
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100% of anonymous learners picked answer BCE. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Community Insight
Tests knowledge of cross-platform Azure management tools while filtering out unrelated services like PowerApps.
Learn how to deploy Azure Virtual Machines using the Azure Portal, Bash, and PowerShell via Cloud Shell on an Android device.
Selecting PowerApps portal (D), which is for app development, not infrastructure provisioning.
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Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The Azure Portal is accessible via any modern web browser, including those on Android tablets, allowing users to create VMs through a graphical interface. Azure Cloud Shell provides a managed shell experience in the browser that supports both Bash and PowerShell, enabling command-line deployment from the same tablet. These three methods constitute complete solutions for creating a VM from the specified environment.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
The Settings app (A) is an OS-level configuration tool and does not provide native functionality to provision cloud infrastructure resources. The PowerApps portal (D) is designed for building low-code business applications and lacks the capability to create or manage compute resources like virtual machines.Community Comment Notes
Community consensus strongly supports BCE, with multiple users noting that PowerApps cannot create VMs. As user EkaraFacturas noted, "Same thing can´t be BDE because you can´t create VM in powerapps portal so BCE is the correct answer." Another user, Dmarcetic, questioned why other sources might suggest incorrect options, reinforcing that PowerApps is irrelevant here.Exam Strategy
When asked about managing Azure resources from mobile devices, prioritize the Azure Portal and Cloud Shell as they are universally accessible via browsers. Always exclude services dedicated to application logic (like PowerApps) when the task is infrastructure provisioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create an Azure VM using the Android Settings app?
No. The Settings app manages local device configurations and does not have built-in capabilities to interact with Azure infrastructure APIs.
Why is PowerApps not a valid option for VM creation?
PowerApps is a platform for building business applications, not for managing cloud infrastructure resources like virtual machines.
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