CLF-C02 · Question #230
Which Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances term commitment will give users the MOST cost savings?
The correct answer is C. 3 years. For Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances, a longer commitment term typically results in greater cost savings.
Question
Which Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances term commitment will give users the MOST cost savings?
Options
- A1 year
- B2 years
- C3 years
- D5 years
How the community answered
(29 responses)- B7% (2)
- C90% (26)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
For Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances, a longer commitment term typically results in greater cost savings.
A 1-year commitment provides cost savings but less than a 3-year commitment.
AWS EC2 Reserved Instances typically offer 1-year and 3-year terms, not 2 years.
Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances offer significant discounts compared to On-Demand pricing in exchange for a commitment to use a specific instance configuration for a 1-year or 3-year term. The 3-year term commitment provides the highest percentage discount and therefore the most cost savings because it represents a longer, more stable commitment to AWS.
AWS EC2 Reserved Instances are offered for 1-year or 3-year terms, not 5 years.
Concept tested: EC2 Reserved Instance pricing and terms
Source: https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/reserved-instances/
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