CompTIA Cloud+ (CV1-003) — Question 19

A cloud administrator needs to implement a mechanism to monitor the expense of the company's cloud resources.
Which of the following is the BEST option to execute this task with minimal effort?

Answer options

• A. Ask the cloud provider to send a daily expense report
• B. Set custom notifications for exceeding budget thresholds
• C. Use the API to collect expense information from cloud resources
• D. Implement a financial tool to monitor cloud resource expenses

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The best choice is D, as implementing a financial tool is specifically designed for ongoing monitoring of expenses with minimal manual intervention. Option A relies on external reporting and may not provide real-time insights, while B and C require proactive management and technical knowledge that can be more complex compared to using a dedicated tool.