AIP-C01 Operational Efficiency And Optimization Practice Question
You have a fleet of SageMaker endpoints. You want to implement an automatic cost reduction strategy during off-peak hours for specific endpoints. Which approach is most efficient?
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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Configuring Application Auto Scaling with scheduled actions
Using a scheduled Auto Scaling policy allows you to reduce the instance count to the minimum required during off-peak hours automatically.
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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Using spot instances for all endpoints
Why it's wrong here
Spot instances are not suitable for all endpoint availability requirements.
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Configuring Application Auto Scaling with scheduled actions
Why this is correct
Scheduled actions can change the instance count based on a recurring timeline.
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Deactivating the endpoint manually
Why it's wrong here
Manual intervention is inefficient and error-prone.
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Updating the endpoint configuration
Why it's wrong here
Updating configurations is heavy and unnecessary for scaling.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Amazon Web Services exam blueprint
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