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CV0-004 Practice Question: A cloud administrator sets up a monitoring alarm…

A cloud administrator sets up a monitoring alarm to trigger when CPU utilization exceeds 90% for 5 minutes. The alarm uses a period of 5 minutes and an evaluation period of 1. The alarm does not trigger even though CPU spikes above 90% for several minutes. What is the most likely cause?

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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The alarm's statistic is set to 'Average', which smooths out short spikes.

The average statistic smooths out the spike. Options A, B, and D are incorrect or not the cause.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    The monitoring service does not support CPU utilization.

    Why it's wrong here

    Cloud monitoring services support CPU utilization metrics.

  • ✗

    The alarm's evaluation period is set to 2 periods.

    Why it's wrong here

    The administrator stated it is set to 1, so this is not the cause.

  • ✓

    The alarm's statistic is set to 'Average', which smooths out short spikes.

    Why this is correct

    The 5-minute average might not exceed 90% if the spike is not sustained for most of the period.

  • ✗

    The alarm action is not configured.

    Why it's wrong here

    Even if the action is not configured, the alarm would still trigger; lack of action doesn't prevent triggering.

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