The correct action is to resize the non-compliant VMs to t2.medium. This is necessary because the environment’s compliance policy mandates that all VMs must be of the t2.medium instance type, but the exhibit shows two VMs running as t2.large and t2.xlarge, which are out of policy. Resizing directly remediates the violation by aligning the instance types with the defined standard, ensuring the cloud environment meets its compliance requirements without unnecessary deletion or ignoring the check. On the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to enforce cloud compliance policies through resource modification rather than termination, a common trap where candidates might mistakenly delete VMs or skip the check. A helpful memory tip is “Resize to comply, don’t delete or deny”—when a policy specifies a required size, adjust the instance to match, as deletion is only for unused or unauthorized resources.
CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of operations and support. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
[admin@controller ~]$ cldctl config verify --icm policy.json
Policy: policy.json
Check: vm-sizes
Result: 2 out of 10 VMs do not comply: vm-01 (t2.large), vm-07 (t2.xlarge)
Expected size: t2.medium
Refer to the exhibit. What action should the administrator take to bring the environment into compliance?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Resize the non-compliant VMs to t2.medium.
Option C is correct because the exhibit shows that the environment has a compliance policy requiring all VMs to be of type t2.medium, but two VMs are running as t2.large and t2.xlarge. Resizing the non-compliant VMs to t2.medium brings them into alignment with the policy, ensuring the environment meets the defined compliance standard. This action directly remediates the violation without unnecessary deletion or ignoring the check.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Modify the policy file to accept t2.large and t2.xlarge.
Why it's wrong here
Modifying the policy defeats the purpose of compliance.
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Ignore the compliance check because it is advisory.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance checks are typically mandatory; ignoring them could lead to violations.
✓
Resize the non-compliant VMs to t2.medium.
Why this is correct
Resizing brings VMs into compliance with the existing policy.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Delete the non-compliant VMs.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting VMs unnecessarily disrupts services; resizing is more appropriate.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the misconception that compliance checks are merely advisory warnings, but in reality, they are enforceable policies that require active remediation to avoid audit failures or security risks.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In AWS, instance types define CPU, memory, and networking capacity; resizing a VM (e.g., from t2.large to t2.medium) can be performed via the AWS Management Console, CLI, or API using the 'modify-instance-attribute' command or by stopping the instance and changing its type. Compliance policies in tools like AWS Config or third-party governance platforms evaluate resource configurations against rules, and remediation actions such as resizing are automated via AWS Systems Manager Automation or custom Lambda functions. This ensures that non-compliant resources are corrected without manual intervention, maintaining operational continuity.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Operations and Support — This question tests Operations and Support — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Resize the non-compliant VMs to t2.medium. — Option C is correct because the exhibit shows that the environment has a compliance policy requiring all VMs to be of type t2.medium, but two VMs are running as t2.large and t2.xlarge. Resizing the non-compliant VMs to t2.medium brings them into alignment with the policy, ensuring the environment meets the defined compliance standard. This action directly remediates the violation without unnecessary deletion or ignoring the check.
What should I do if I get this CV0-004 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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