Domain 4: Design Cost-Optimized Architectures Flashcards
(23 cards)
Fill in the blank: The AWS _____ service allows you to reserve capacity for a specified duration.
EC2
What is the AWS Pricing Calculator used for?
To estimate the cost of AWS services.
Which AWS service provides a serverless architecture for running code?
AWS Lambda
True or False: Spot Instances are always more expensive than On-Demand Instances.
False
What is the benefit of using Auto Scaling in AWS?
It automatically adjusts the number of EC2 instances in response to demand.
Which storage option is typically the most cost-effective for infrequently accessed data?
Amazon S3 Glacier
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a cost optimization strategy? A) Use Reserved Instances B) Increase instance size C) Ignore usage patterns
A) Use Reserved Instances
What is the purpose of AWS Budgets?
To set custom cost and usage budgets.
True or False: Using multiple Availability Zones can help in cost optimization.
True
Fill in the blank: AWS _____ allows you to run applications without provisioning servers.
Fargate
What is the concept of ‘Right Sizing’ in AWS?
Choosing the appropriate instance type and size for your workload.
Multiple Choice: Which service allows for dynamic pricing based on usage? A) Reserved Instances B) On-Demand Instances C) Savings Plans
B) On-Demand Instances
What does the AWS Well-Architected Framework include for cost optimization?
Best practices for managing and optimizing costs.
True or False: AWS Free Tier provides access to all AWS services at no cost for an entire year.
False
What is a key benefit of using AWS Savings Plans?
They provide flexible pricing for usage across multiple services.
Fill in the blank: AWS _____ can help manage and optimize cloud costs through usage monitoring.
Cost Explorer
Which AWS service allows you to run containers without managing servers?
Amazon ECS with Fargate
What is the role of AWS Trusted Advisor in cost optimization?
It provides recommendations for cost savings and resource optimization.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a cost optimization recommendation? A) Use multiple instance types B) Ignore underutilized resources C) Use Auto Scaling
B) Ignore underutilized resources
What is the primary advantage of using Amazon RDS Reserved Instances?
Lower costs compared to On-Demand pricing.
True or False: Using AWS Direct Connect can reduce network costs.
True
Fill in the blank: AWS _____ allows you to analyze your spending and usage patterns.
Cost and Usage Report
What is the purpose of using a CloudFormation template in cost optimization?
To automate resource provisioning and ensure consistency.
