AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (legacy) — Question 113

A user is trying to save some cost on the AWS services. Which of the below mentioned options will not help him save cost?

Answer options

• A. Delete the unutilized EBS volumes once the instance is terminated
• B. Delete the AutoScaling launch configuration after the instances are terminated
• C. Release the elastic IP if not required once the instance is terminated
• D. Delete the AWS ELB after the instances are terminated

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Answer B is correct because deleting the AutoScaling launch configuration does not incur costs; it is the instances that generate charges. Conversely, options A, C, and D involve removing resources that would otherwise continue to incur costs if left in place, thus helping to save money.