AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 237

A company wants a cost-effective option when running its applications in an Amazon EC2 instance for short time periods. The applications can be interrupted.
Which EC2 instance type will meet these requirements?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Spot Instances are designed for cost savings and are ideal for applications that can handle interruptions, making them the best choice in this scenario. On-Demand Instances are more expensive for short-term use, while Reserved Instances require a commitment that doesn't suit the need for short time periods. Dedicated Instances are also not cost-effective for this use case as they are meant for exclusive use.