CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002) — Question 72

A company is in its second year of a three-year agreement with a cloud vendor. After the initial phase of the cloud migration, resource consumption has stabilized.
Which of the following would help the company reduce the cost of infrastructure?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Reserved instances, as they offer significant discounts for committing to a specific amount of resources over a period, which is beneficial when resource consumption is stable. Options B and C, Pay-as-you-go and Spot instances, may not provide the same cost savings for steady usage, and D, Bring your own license, does not directly relate to reducing infrastructure costs.