IaaS Cost Optimization

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Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for IaaS cost optimization?

  1. Rightsizing resources

  2. Using reserved instances

  3. Spot instances

  4. Overprovisioning resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overprovisioning resources is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to underutilized resources and higher costs.

What is the primary benefit of using reserved instances in IaaS?

  1. Lower cost compared to on-demand instances

  2. Increased flexibility and scalability

  3. Improved performance and reliability

  4. Reduced maintenance and management overhead


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reserved instances offer a significant cost advantage over on-demand instances, typically providing discounts of up to 70%.

Which of the following is NOT a type of reserved instance pricing model?

  1. No Upfront

  2. Partial Upfront

  3. All Upfront

  4. Spot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spot is a type of instance pricing model, not a type of reserved instance pricing model.

What is the primary advantage of using spot instances in IaaS?

  1. Lower cost compared to on-demand instances

  2. Increased flexibility and scalability

  3. Improved performance and reliability

  4. Reduced maintenance and management overhead


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spot instances offer the lowest cost option among IaaS instance types, typically providing discounts of up to 90% compared to on-demand instances.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS storage costs?

  1. Using object storage for unstructured data

  2. Implementing data compression and deduplication

  3. Regularly reviewing and deleting unused data

  4. Storing data across multiple regions for redundancy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Storing data across multiple regions for redundancy is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher storage costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS networking costs?

  1. Using private networks for internal traffic

  2. Implementing traffic shaping and load balancing

  3. Optimizing routing and peering connections

  4. Increasing the number of network interfaces per instance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of network interfaces per instance is not a cost optimization strategy as it can lead to higher networking costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS management and governance costs?

  1. Implementing automation and self-service tools

  2. Centralizing and standardizing infrastructure management

  3. Regularly reviewing and optimizing resource usage

  4. Increasing the number of administrators and engineers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of administrators and engineers is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher management and governance costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS security costs?

  1. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)

  2. Regularly patching and updating software

  3. Using encryption for data at rest and in transit

  4. Increasing the number of security tools and services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of security tools and services is not a cost optimization strategy as it can lead to higher security costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS compliance costs?

  1. Implementing a comprehensive compliance framework

  2. Regularly auditing and monitoring compliance

  3. Automating compliance checks and reporting

  4. Hiring additional compliance personnel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hiring additional compliance personnel is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher compliance costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS sustainability costs?

  1. Using renewable energy sources for data centers

  2. Implementing energy-efficient cooling systems

  3. Optimizing server utilization and consolidation

  4. Increasing the number of data centers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of data centers is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher sustainability costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS disaster recovery costs?

  1. Implementing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan

  2. Regularly testing and updating the disaster recovery plan

  3. Automating disaster recovery processes

  4. Increasing the number of disaster recovery sites


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of disaster recovery sites is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher disaster recovery costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS innovation costs?

  1. Investing in research and development (R&D)

  2. Encouraging a culture of innovation and experimentation

  3. Partnering with startups and academia

  4. Increasing the number of innovation projects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of innovation projects is not a cost optimization strategy as it can lead to higher innovation costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS talent costs?

  1. Hiring and retaining skilled and experienced professionals

  2. Providing competitive compensation and benefits

  3. Investing in training and development programs

  4. Increasing the number of employees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of employees is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher talent costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS legal costs?

  1. Reviewing and negotiating contracts carefully

  2. Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

  3. Seeking legal advice when necessary

  4. Increasing the number of legal professionals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of legal professionals is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher legal costs.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for optimizing IaaS financial costs?

  1. Accurately forecasting and budgeting costs

  2. Regularly reviewing and optimizing spending

  3. Negotiating favorable terms with vendors

  4. Increasing the number of financial analysts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of financial analysts is not a cost optimization strategy as it leads to higher financial costs.

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