- A
Configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler based on CPU and memory utilization.
Scales pods to handle load.
- B
Increase the resource requests for all pods to ensure they have enough resources.
Why wrong: May waste resources.
- C
Set resource quotas per namespace to limit resource consumption.
Prevents one namespace from starving others.
- D
Enable Cluster Autoscaler to add more worker nodes.
Why wrong: Does not address pod-level evictions.
- E
Use Vertical Pod Autoscaler to automatically adjust pod resource requests.
Why wrong: Can cause pod restarts, not ideal.
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SAP-C02 Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions Practice Question
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of continuous improvement for existing solutions. 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.
A company runs a containerized microservices application on Amazon EKS. The operations team notices that some pods are frequently being evicted due to resource constraints. The team wants to improve resource utilization and reduce evictions. Which TWO actions should the team take? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler based on CPU and memory utilization.
Options A and C are correct. Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) dynamically scales the number of pod replicas based on CPU or memory utilization, helping to meet demand without over-provisioning. Resource quotas limit the total resources a namespace can consume, preventing any single team or application from starving others. Option B is incorrect because increasing resource requests for all pods can lead to over-provisioning and wasted resources, potentially worsening the eviction problem. Option D is incorrect because Cluster Autoscaler adds more worker nodes, which addresses cluster-level capacity but does not directly reduce pod evictions caused by node-level resource contention. Option E is incorrect because Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) adjusts resource requests and limits automatically, but it often requires pod restarts and may not immediately prevent evictions if the underlying node is already overcommitted.
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.
- ✓
Configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler based on CPU and memory utilization.
Why this is correct
Scales pods to handle load.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Increase the resource requests for all pods to ensure they have enough resources.
Why it's wrong here
May waste resources.
- ✓
Set resource quotas per namespace to limit resource consumption.
Why this is correct
Prevents one namespace from starving others.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable Cluster Autoscaler to add more worker nodes.
Why it's wrong here
Does not address pod-level evictions.
- ✗
Use Vertical Pod Autoscaler to automatically adjust pod resource requests.
Why it's wrong here
Can cause pod restarts, not ideal.
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
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions — This question tests Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler based on CPU and memory utilization. — Options A and C are correct. Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) dynamically scales the number of pod replicas based on CPU or memory utilization, helping to meet demand without over-provisioning. Resource quotas limit the total resources a namespace can consume, preventing any single team or application from starving others. Option B is incorrect because increasing resource requests for all pods can lead to over-provisioning and wasted resources, potentially worsening the eviction problem. Option D is incorrect because Cluster Autoscaler adds more worker nodes, which addresses cluster-level capacity but does not directly reduce pod evictions caused by node-level resource contention. Option E is incorrect because Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) adjusts resource requests and limits automatically, but it often requires pod restarts and may not immediately prevent evictions if the underlying node is already overcommitted.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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