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PK0-005 · Question #102

A PM is evaluating whether an IaaS contract needs to be extended. When reviewing the system usage report, the PM realizes that usage is at 20% capacity. Which of the following actions should the PM ta

The correct answer is B. Resize the resource utilization to reflect current needs.. Given an IaaS system is operating at only 20% capacity, the project manager should resize the resource utilization to reflect current needs, optimizing costs and efficiency.

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Question

A PM is evaluating whether an IaaS contract needs to be extended. When reviewing the system usage report, the PM realizes that usage is at 20% capacity. Which of the following actions should the PM take?

Options

  • AContinue to monitor the system performance.
  • BResize the resource utilization to reflect current needs.
  • CReinforce adoption over time.
  • DRaise an item in the issue log.

How the community answered

(58 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    74% (43)
  • C
    14% (8)
  • D
    9% (5)

Why each option

Given an IaaS system is operating at only 20% capacity, the project manager should resize the resource utilization to reflect current needs, optimizing costs and efficiency.

AContinue to monitor the system performance.

Continuing to monitor without acting on significant underutilization is fiscally irresponsible as it prolongs unnecessary costs.

BResize the resource utilization to reflect current needs.Correct

If an IaaS system is running at only 20% capacity, it indicates significant underutilization, meaning the organization is likely paying for resources it doesn't need. The most appropriate action is to resize or scale down the allocated resources to match the actual current usage, thereby optimizing costs and efficiency of the cloud infrastructure.

CReinforce adoption over time.

Reinforcing adoption addresses user engagement, but the question is about system capacity and contract extension, implying a need to optimize existing resources, not necessarily drive higher usage if the current usage is the actual need.

DRaise an item in the issue log.

While it could be an issue, the primary action for underutilized cloud resources is to adjust the provisioning, not just log it without taking direct action.

Concept tested: Cloud resource optimization and cost management

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/manage/cost-management/optimize-costs

Topics

#Resource Management#Cloud Services#Cost Optimization#Project Control

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