Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2021 Architect Associate — Question 26

Your company sells a service to photographers where their patrons can preview the photos that they want to order prints. In order to avoid unauthorized copies, the sample photos have lower resolution and are watermarked. The photos are processed after they are uploaded. The process should be fast but not immediate. It creates the samples and sends them to storage outside of the instances.
Which type of instance is ideal for a process like this: short lived and one that will keep the cost low?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Preemptible instances, as they are designed for short-term use and are more affordable than other options. On-demand instances (A) are more expensive for long-term use, while burstable instances (B) are not specifically optimized for short-lived tasks. Spot instances (C) can also be cost-effective but may not guarantee immediate availability for urgent processes.