AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 650

Which AWS service or tool should a company use to forecast AWS spending?

Answer options

• A. Amazon DevPay
• B. AWS Organizations
• C. AWS Trusted Advisor
• D. Cost Explorer

Correct answer: D

Explanation

AWS Cost Explorer provides a forecasting feature that estimates future AWS costs and usage based on historical data patterns. AWS Organizations is designed for managing multiple AWS accounts centrally, while AWS Trusted Advisor provides best-practice recommendations rather than cost projections. Amazon DevPay is a legacy developer billing service and does not offer internal spending forecasts.