Which statement correctly compares the two VM Scale Set orchestration modes?
A.Uniform = heterogeneous VM configs; Flexible = identical VMs only
Reversed — Uniform is the identical-VM mode.
B.Uniform = identical VMs managed as a group; Flexible = individual VM control with orchestration benefits
Correct distinction between the two modes.
C.Flexible mode cannot use availability zones
Flexible mode fully supports availability zones.
D.Uniform mode is required for stateful workloads
Stateful workloads lean Flexible (individual control), not Uniform.
Why this answer
Uniform orchestration manages a fleet of identical VMs as one entity (classic autoscale scenario). Flexible orchestration lets you mix VM sizes/images and manage VMs individually while still getting scale-set features like fault domains and zone spreading.
Correct answer: B · Last reviewed 2026-02-14
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