EBS Optimization Quiz

Quiz covering Cost-Optimized Storage

Questions in this quiz

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1. 1

   Which EBS volume type is most cost-effective for infrequently accessed workloads where performance is not a primary concern?

2. 2

   You have an EBS volume that is currently over-provisioned with more storage space than required. What is the most cost-efficient way to reduce your monthly spend while keeping the data?

3. 3

   A development team is using io2 volumes for their testing environment, which results in high costs. The workload is sporadic and does not require high sustained IOPS. Which action should you recommend to optimize costs?

4. 4

   You notice high monthly costs due to orphaned EBS snapshots. What is the best practice to automate the management and cost-optimization of these snapshots?

5. 5

   An application requires 500 GB of storage and 5,000 IOPS. You are currently using an io2 volume that charges for provisioned IOPS. If you switch to gp3, how is the cost structure different for this requirement?