CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
A cloud administrator is investigating a sudden increase in cost for a production environment. The administrator wants to identify the sources of the cost increase and implement a tagging strategy for cost allocation. Which TWO actions should the administrator take? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use the cloud provider's cost explorer to analyze cost drivers.
To identify cost sources and improve allocation, the administrator should use the cloud provider's cost explorer (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer) to analyze usage and costs, and implement a tagging strategy with environment and project tags for granular cost attribution.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Implement a rightsizing recommendation report.
Why it's wrong here
Rightsizing optimizes existing resources but does not identify cost sources or enable tagging.
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Use the cloud provider's cost explorer to analyze cost drivers.
Why this is correct
Cost explorer helps identify which services or resources are driving costs.
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Enable detailed billing reports with resource tags.
Why this is correct
Detailed billing with tags allows cost breakdown per resource and tag, enabling cost allocation.
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Purchase Reserved Instances for all resources.
Why it's wrong here
Reserved Instances reduce costs but do not help identify cost sources or enable allocation.
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Create a budget alert for the total monthly cost.
Why it's wrong here
Budget alerts notify when spending exceeds a threshold but do not pinpoint cost sources or enable allocation.
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