CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) — Question 88

Which of the following models will best reduce the cost of running short-term, non-critical workloads?

Answer options

• A. Reserved
• B. Spot instance
• C. Pay-as-you-go
• D. Dedicated host

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Spot instance model allows users to bid on unused compute capacity at a lower price than regular instances, making it ideal for short-term, non-critical workloads. Reserved instances and Dedicated hosts are designed for long-term commitments and therefore do not offer the same cost savings for temporary use. Pay-as-you-go is flexible but generally more expensive than Spot instances for short-term workloads.