Trusted Advisor and Cost Analysis Quiz

What you'll be asked

1. Which AWS service is primarily used to provide automated recommendations for cost optimization, security, and performance?
2. When analyzing cost optimization opportunities, why is it important to identify 'idle' resources?
3. A developer notices that a production database is consistently running at 5% CPU utilization. What is the most appropriate next step for cost optimization?
4. You are managing a fleet of EC2 instances that run 24/7 for a predictable, steady-state workload. Which purchasing model offers the highest potential for cost savings?
5. When reviewing AWS Cost Explorer, you notice a significant spike in costs for S3 storage. Which action would be the most effective strategy for long-term cost optimization of object storage?

Answers and explanations come after you submit.