AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 584

A company needs to design a solution for the efficient use of compute resources for an enterprise workload. The company needs to make informed decisions as its technology needs evolve.

Which pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework do these requirements represent?

Answer options

• A. Operational excellence
• B. Performance efficiency
• C. Cost optimization
• D. Reliability

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Performance Efficiency pillar focuses on the efficient use of computing resources to meet system requirements and maintain that efficiency as technology evolves and demand changes. In contrast, Operational Excellence centers on running and monitoring systems, Cost Optimization focuses on minimizing unnecessary expenses, and Reliability ensures a workload performs its intended function correctly and consistently.