CLF-C02 Question 28
Select 2An organization is looking to improve its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance while increasing revenue and operational efficiency. Which of the following AWS services and strategies can help the organization achieve these goals? (Select TWO)
- A
Using AWS Cost Explorer to identify and reduce underutilized resources.
- B
Adopting AWS Graviton-based instances for better energy efficiency and cost savings.
- C
Deploying Amazon S3 to store backups without lifecycle policies.
- D
Implementing Amazon EC2 Spot Instances for steady and predictable workloads.
- E
Utilizing AWS Well-Architected Tool to optimize workloads for sustainability.
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Correct answers: A, B
Explanation
Improving ESG performance, increasing revenue, and enhancing operational efficiency require a combination of cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions. AWS Cost Explorer allows organizations to identify and eliminate wasteful resource usage, while AWS Graviton-based instances offer better energy efficiency and cost savings. These strategies align with the organization's goals of improving ESG performance and operational efficiency, while also contributing to increased revenue through cost savings.
- A. Correct.
AWS Cost Explorer helps identify underutilized resources, leading to cost savings and operational efficiency, which aligns with increased ESG performance.
- B. Correct.
AWS Graviton-based instances are designed to deliver better energy efficiency and cost savings, contributing to both ESG goals and operational efficiency.
- C. Incorrect.
Storing backups in Amazon S3 without lifecycle policies leads to increased storage costs and wasteful resource usage, negatively impacting ESG performance.
- D. Incorrect.
EC2 Spot Instances are ideal for cost savings on variable workloads but are not suitable for steady and predictable workloads, and they do not specifically address ESG goals.
- E. Incorrect.
While the AWS Well-Architected Tool helps optimize workloads, its focus on sustainability is not as direct or impactful as the other options in this context.