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Which state does a CloudWatch alarm enter when the monitored metric crosses the threshold?

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AWS - CloudWatch
Which state does a CloudWatch alarm enter when the monitored metric crosses the threshold?
AOK
BINSUFFICIENT_DATA
CPENDING
DALARM
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Review CloudWatch alarm states

    Alarms have states: OK, ALARM, and INSUFFICIENT_DATA.
  2. Step 2: Identify state when threshold is crossed

    When metric crosses threshold, alarm state changes to ALARM.
  3. Final Answer:

    The alarm state is ALARM when threshold is crossed -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Alarm state on threshold breach = ALARM [OK]
Quick Trick: Threshold breach sets alarm state to ALARM [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Choosing OK instead of ALARM
  • Confusing INSUFFICIENT_DATA with ALARM
  • Thinking PENDING is a valid alarm state

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