CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
A cloud administrator notices that an auto-scaling group is frequently adding and removing instances due to brief spikes in CPU usage. What should be adjusted to stabilize the scaling activity?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Increase the cooldown period
Increasing the cooldown period or adjusting the evaluation period can prevent flapping.
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Increase the cooldown period
Why this is correct
A longer cooldown allows metrics to stabilize before further scaling.
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Increase the maximum instance count
Why it's wrong here
Maximum count does not affect scaling frequency.
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Decrease the minimum instance count
Why it's wrong here
Minimum count does not affect scaling frequency.
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Decrease the cooldown period
Why it's wrong here
Decreasing cooldown would make scaling more reactive, worsening the issue.
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