DBS-C01 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Practice Question
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. A database administrator retrieves CloudWatch metrics for an RDS instance. What is the trend of CPU utilization during the monitored period?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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CPU utilization is increasing over time.
The average CPU utilization increases from 75.5% to 98.2% over the hour, indicating a steady increase. Option A is incorrect because it is not decreasing. Option B is incorrect because it is not constant around 90%. Option C is incorrect because it does not fluctuate randomly; it increases monotonically.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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CPU utilization is decreasing over time.
Why it's wrong here
The values are increasing.
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CPU utilization is constant around 90%.
Why it's wrong here
The values vary and increase.
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CPU utilization fluctuates randomly.
Why it's wrong here
The values show a clear upward trend.
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CPU utilization is increasing over time.
Why this is correct
The average values go from 75.5% to 98.2%.
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