AI-102 Plan and manage an Azure AI solution Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are best practices for managing Azure AI services costs?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse cost-saving strategies (like using the Free tier or batching) with best practices for managing costs in production, overlooking that the Free tier is not for production and that batching may not be applicable or effective for all services.
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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Use the S0 pricing tier for production workloads
The S0 pricing tier is the standard paid tier for Azure AI services, such as Cognitive Services, and is designed for production workloads. It provides higher throughput, reliability, and support compared to lower tiers, making it a cost-effective choice for production scenarios where performance and availability are critical.
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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Use the S0 pricing tier for production workloads
Why this is correct
S0 provides predictable pricing for production.
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Always use the Free tier to avoid charges
Why it's wrong here
Free tier has limits and is not for production.
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Scale up partitions to improve performance
Why it's wrong here
Scaling up increases costs.
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Increase batch size to reduce number of API calls
Why it's wrong here
Larger batches increase cost per call.
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Set up budget alerts in Azure Cost Management
Why this is correct
Budget alerts help monitor and control spending.
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