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CV0-004 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are best practices for…
Which TWO of the following are best practices for managing cloud costs? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cloud+ often tests the misconception that manual actions (like stopping VMs by hand) are a best practice, when in fact automation and right-sizing are the recommended approaches for consistent cost management.
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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Implementing resource tagging for cost allocation
A is correct because resource tagging enables granular cost allocation and chargeback by attaching metadata (e.g., environment, project, cost center) to cloud resources. This allows you to filter and group costs in billing reports, making it easier to identify spending patterns and optimize budgets. Without tagging, costs are aggregated, obscuring which teams or workloads drive expenses.
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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Implementing resource tagging for cost allocation
Why this is correct
Tags help identify cost centers and optimize spend.
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Consolidating all environments into a single subscription
Why it's wrong here
Separate environments are recommended for security and cost tracking.
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Using reserved instances for predictable workloads
Why this is correct
Reserved instances offer discounted pricing for committed usage.
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Overprovisioning resources to ensure high performance
Why it's wrong here
Overprovisioning wastes money.
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Manually stopping idle virtual machines
Why it's wrong here
Manual processes are not scalable; automation is preferred.
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