Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-301) Practice Exam

The mechanism for automatic email notifications when data is collected in Azure can effectively be achieved using Azure Functions with a Consumption Plan. Azure Functions allows you to run event-driven code in response to various triggers, such as when new data is collected in a storage service or when an event occurs.

By using a Consumption Plan, you only pay for the compute resources used during the execution of the functions, which makes it a cost-efficient option for processing events! When data is collected, an Azure Function can be triggered to act on this event, such as sending an email notification using services like SendGrid or integrating with Logic Apps for more complex workflows. This provides a robust, scalable solution that can automatically respond to changes in data collection.

In contrast, while other options involve valuable Azure services, they do not inherently provide a straightforward mechanism for sending email notifications automatically in the context described. For instance, Logic Apps could achieve similar functionality, but they typically require a more complex configuration. Azure Scheduler is more focused on scheduling tasks rather than real-time notifications, and Azure Event Hubs is aimed at managing and scaling data streams, lacking built-in email notification capabilities. Thus, Azure Functions with a Consumption Plan stands out as the most tailored solution for the scenario described.