AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 116

Which AWS service, feature, or tool uses machine learning to continuously monitor cost and usage for unusual cloud spending?

Answer options

• A. Amazon Lookout for Metrics
• B. AWS Budgets
• C. Amazon CloudWatch
• D. AWS Cost Anomaly Detection

Correct answer: D

Explanation

AWS Cost Anomaly Detection is the correct answer because it specifically employs machine learning algorithms to identify unusual spending behavior. The other options, while related to monitoring and budgeting, do not focus on anomaly detection using machine learning techniques.