AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Question #1078 of 719

Question #1078

Which factors contribute to AWS reducing the overall costs of computing resources compared to traditional on-premises infrastructure? (Choose two.)

A

AWS converts capital expenses into variable operational expenses based on usage.

B

AWS ensures 100% uptime for all hosted applications.

C

AWS removes the necessity for any in-house technical expertise.

D

AWS benefits from massive scale, allowing ongoing cost reductions.

E

AWS provides uniform pricing across all instance types.

Explanation

A is correct because AWS's pay-as-you-go model eliminates upfront capital expenses (CapEx) for hardware, replacing them with variable operational expenses (OpEx) based on actual usage. D is correct due to AWS's economies of scale, which lower infrastructure costs over time, allowing savings to be passed to customers.

B is incorrect because AWS does not guarantee 100% uptime (SLAs typically cap at 99.99%). C is false as AWS still requires technical expertise to manage cloud resources. E is incorrect because AWS pricing varies by instance type, region, and usage tiers.

Answer

The correct answer is: AD