3.3.2.3 - Spot Instances
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Practice Questions
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What is a Spot Instance?
💡 Hint: Think about bidding and discounts.
Why might someone use a Spot Instance?
💡 Hint: Consider tasks that are flexible.
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What is the primary advantage of using Spot Instances?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of Spot Instances.
True or False: Spot Instances are charged at a fixed pricing model regardless of demand.
💡 Hint: Recall how prices are determined.
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Imagine you're running a large machine learning task. Describe how you would use Spot Instances to minimize costs while managing risks.
💡 Hint: Consider both cost and risk management techniques.
You have a workload that can run either on On-Demand or Spot Instances. How do you determine which to use?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the flexibility of your application.
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