SnowPro Core Certification — Question 856

What is the purpose of a resource monitor in Snowflake?

Answer options

• A. To monitor the query performance of virtual warehouses
• B. To create and suspend virtual warehouses automatically
• C. To manage cloud services needed for virtual warehouses
• D. To control costs and credit usage by virtual warehouses

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because a resource monitor is specifically designed to help manage and control costs related to credit usage by virtual warehouses. Options A, B, and C, while related to the operation of virtual warehouses, do not address cost management, which is the primary purpose of a resource monitor.