CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
A company uses a public cloud PaaS service to run a custom application. They need to ensure the application can handle increased load without downtime. Which action should they take?
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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Configure auto-scaling for the PaaS service
Configuring auto-scaling for the PaaS service allows it to automatically add instances based on load, ensuring high availability without manual intervention.
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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Deploy a load balancer in front of the application
Why it's wrong here
A load balancer distributes traffic but does not add capacity by itself.
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Move to IaaS to gain more control over scaling
Why it's wrong here
This would require more management and does not directly solve the scaling need.
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Configure auto-scaling for the PaaS service
Why this is correct
Auto-scaling adjusts resources automatically based on demand.
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Upgrade the underlying virtual machines manually
Why it's wrong here
PaaS abstracts the underlying infrastructure; manual VM upgrades may not be possible.
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