3.3 - EC2 Instance Types and Pricing Models
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Practice Questions
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What is an EC2 instance?
💡 Hint: Think about AWS's cloud offering.
Name one use case of General Purpose instances.
💡 Hint: Consider common web applications.
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What type of instances balances CPU, memory, and network resources?
💡 Hint: Think about versatility in applications.
True or False: Spot Instances are more expensive than On-Demand instances.
💡 Hint: Consider bidding for price reductions.
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A company runs a web application that requires a steady level of instances but occasionally deals with sudden traffic spikes. Which combination of EC2 instance types and pricing models would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Think about how to maintain performance while managing cost.
If a nonprofit organization is running analytics jobs that can be paused, how would Spot Instances benefit their operations economically?
💡 Hint: Consider the organization’s budget and flexibility in scheduling tasks.
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