# [Knowledge check] Describe Azure compute and networking services

This module focuses on some of the computer services and networking services available within Azure.

## **Learning objectives**

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

* Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions
    
* Describe virtual machine (VM) options, including VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, Azure Virtual Desktop
    
* Describe resources required for virtual machines
    
* Describe application hosting options, including Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machines
    
* Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
    
* Define public and private endpoints
    

## **Prerequisites**

* Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts
    

[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/describe-azure-compute-networking-services/](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/describe-azure-compute-networking-services/)

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1. **Which Azure Virtual Machine feature staggers updates across VMs based on their update domain and fault domain?**
    
    **<mark>A. Availability sets</mark>**
    
    B. Scale sets
    
    C. Update sets
    
2. **Which Azure service allows users to use a cloud hosted version of Windows from any location and connect from most modern browsers?**
    
    A. Azure Virtual Desktop
    
    B. Azure Virtual Machines
    
    C. Azure Container Instances
    

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