AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 145

A company wants to forecast future costs and usage of AWS resources based on past consumption.
Which AWS service or tool will provide this forecast?

Answer options

• A. AWS Cost and Usage Report
• B. Amazon Forecast
• C. AWS Pricing Calculator
• D. Cost Explorer

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Cost Explorer is specifically designed to analyze past usage and costs, allowing users to forecast future spending trends. In contrast, AWS Cost and Usage Report provides detailed billing data, Amazon Forecast is a machine learning service for general forecasting, and AWS Pricing Calculator helps estimate costs but does not predict future usage.