CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
An organization wants to minimize costs for a batch processing workload that runs nightly for 2 hours and can tolerate interruptions. Which pricing model is most cost-effective?
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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Spot instances
Spot instances offer significant discounts but can be terminated; suitable for fault-tolerant, interruptible workloads.
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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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On-demand instances
Why it's wrong here
On-demand is pay per hour but more expensive than spot.
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Reserved instances
Why it's wrong here
Reserved instances require a 1- or 3-year commitment and are best for steady workloads.
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Dedicated hosts
Why it's wrong here
Dedicated hosts are expensive and used for compliance or licensing requirements.
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Spot instances
Why this is correct
Spot instances are discounted up to 90% and can be interrupted, ideal for batch jobs that can restart.
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