This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of monitoring and logging. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Refer to the exhibit. The CloudWatch alarm is set on CPUUtilization. The instance's CPU at 10:00 is 75%, at 10:05 is 82%, and at 10:10 is 85%. Will the alarm trigger?
Why wrong: The alarm requires 2 consecutive periods, not just one.
B
Yes, but only after 10:10 when two consecutive periods are above the threshold.
At 10:10, the alarm evaluates periods ending at 10:10 and 10:05, both above 80%, so it triggers.
C
No, because the alarm uses Average statistic and the average over the entire time is below 80%.
Why wrong: The alarm evaluates each period individually, not the overall average.
D
No, because the first data point at 10:00 is below the threshold.
Why wrong: The evaluation starts at 10:05; the alarm will check the two most recent periods. At 10:05, only one period is breached. At 10:10, two periods are breached.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Yes, but only after 10:10 when two consecutive periods are above the threshold.
The alarm evaluates 2 consecutive periods (each 5 minutes). At 10:05, the average for that period is 82% (above 80), but the previous period (10:00) average is 75% (below 80). So only one period is breached. At 10:10, the average for that period is 85% (above 80), and the previous period (10:05) average is 82% (above 80). So two consecutive periods are breached, triggering the alarm.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
Yes, because the CPU exceeded 80% at 10:05.
Why it's wrong here
The alarm requires 2 consecutive periods, not just one.
✓
Yes, but only after 10:10 when two consecutive periods are above the threshold.
Why this is correct
At 10:10, the alarm evaluates periods ending at 10:10 and 10:05, both above 80%, so it triggers.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
No, because the alarm uses Average statistic and the average over the entire time is below 80%.
Why it's wrong here
The alarm evaluates each period individually, not the overall average.
✗
No, because the first data point at 10:00 is below the threshold.
Why it's wrong here
The evaluation starts at 10:05; the alarm will check the two most recent periods. At 10:05, only one period is breached. At 10:10, two periods are breached.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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Identify which DOP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Monitoring and Logging — This question tests Monitoring and Logging — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Yes, but only after 10:10 when two consecutive periods are above the threshold. — The alarm evaluates 2 consecutive periods (each 5 minutes). At 10:05, the average for that period is 82% (above 80), but the previous period (10:00) average is 75% (below 80). So only one period is breached. At 10:10, the average for that period is 85% (above 80), and the previous period (10:05) average is 82% (above 80). So two consecutive periods are breached, triggering the alarm.
What should I do if I get this DOP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which DOP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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