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CV0-004 Practice Question: Uses a cloud-based monitoring service to track…
An organization uses a cloud-based monitoring service to track CPU utilization across a fleet of virtual machines. The administrator notices that one VM consistently shows 100% CPU utilization at the same time each day. Which of the following should the administrator do NEXT?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates may jump to scaling or security responses (auto scaling, resizing, malware scan) without first performing basic troubleshooting to identify the predictable, recurring process causing the CPU spike.
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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Check the VM's local task scheduler for any jobs running during the peak times
The consistent daily spike in CPU utilization at the same time strongly suggests a scheduled task or cron job is triggering the load. Checking the VM's local task scheduler (e.g., Task Scheduler on Windows or cron on Linux) is the logical first step to identify the specific process causing the spike before taking any remediation actions.
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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Add the VM to an auto scaling group to distribute the load
Why it's wrong here
Auto scaling does not help if the VM is standalone and issue is internal.
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Immediately increase the VM size to accommodate the peak
Why it's wrong here
Increasing resources without root cause analysis is not best practice.
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Check the VM's local task scheduler for any jobs running during the peak times
Why this is correct
Scheduled tasks could be the cause of the recurring CPU spike.
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Scan the VM for malware that might be causing the activity
Why it's wrong here
Malware may cause spikes but pattern suggests scheduled task.
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