Question 10 of 157
Single answerA user is comparing purchase options for an application that runs on Amazon EC2 and Amazon RDS. The application cannot sustain any interruption. The application experiences a predictable amount of usage, including some seasonal spikes that last only a few weeks at a time. It is not possible to modify the application.
Which purchase option meets these requirements MOST cost-effectively?
AReview the AWS Marketplace and buy Partial Upfront Reserved Instances to cover the predicted and seasonal load.
BBuy Reserved Instances for the predicted amount of usage throughout the year. Allow any seasonal usage to run on Spot Instances.
✓CBuy Reserved Instances for the predicted amount of usage throughout the year. Allow any seasonal usage to run at an On-Demand rate.
DBuy Reserved Instances to cover all potential usage that results from the seasonal usage.
✓
Correct Answer: C
Buy Reserved Instances for the predicted amount of usage throughout the year. Allow any seasonal usage to run at an On-Demand rate.
▥
Explanation
The correct answer is highlighted above. Review the wording carefully, then use the next question to continue building your understanding of AWS certification topics.