AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 702

A company is exploring the use of the AWS Cloud, and needs to create a cost estimate for a project before the infrastructure is provisioned.

Which AWS service or feature can be used to estimate costs before deployment?

Answer options

• A. AWS Free Tier
• B. AWS Pricing Calculator
• C. AWS Billing and Cost Management
• D. AWS Cost and Usage Report

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The AWS Pricing Calculator is a web-based planning tool designed to estimate the cost of AWS services before they are provisioned. AWS Billing and Cost Management and AWS Cost and Usage Report are used to track, analyze, and manage actual costs incurred after resources are deployed. The AWS Free Tier provides free access to certain services but does not function as a pre-deployment cost estimation tool.