AWS CLF-C02 Practice Question
Which EC2 purchasing option provides significant discounts on unused capacity but instances can be interrupted with a two-minute warning
Question
Which EC2 purchasing option provides significant discounts on unused capacity but instances can be interrupted with a two-minute warning?
ASpot Instances ✓
BReserved Instances
COn-Demand Instances
DDedicated Hosts
Correct Answer: A
Spot Instances
Why this is the right answer
Explanation: Spot Instances offer savings of up to 90% on unused EC2 capacity but can be reclaimed by AWS with a two-minute notice.
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