RDS Cost Optimization Quiz

Quiz covering Cost-Optimized Database

Questions in this quiz

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1. 1

   Which of the following RDS cost optimization strategies involves committing to a specific instance type for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount?

2. 2

   You have a development RDS instance that is only used during business hours (9 AM to 5 PM). Which action would best optimize costs for this instance?

3. 3

   A production application is experiencing high read traffic. To reduce the load on the primary database instance and optimize costs, what is the best architectural change?

4. 4

   You are managing an RDS database with fluctuating storage needs. Which storage type is most cost-effective to prevent over-provisioning while ensuring you don't run out of space?

5. 5

   An RDS MySQL database is consistently hitting high CPU utilization during peak hours. You have already optimized your queries, but the instance remains undersized. To minimize costs while resolving the performance bottleneck, what is the most cost-efficient approach?