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You want to trigger a CloudWatch alarm only if the average CPU utilization over 10 minutes exceeds 70%. Which metric statistic and period should you use?

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AWS - CloudWatch
You want to trigger a CloudWatch alarm only if the average CPU utilization over 10 minutes exceeds 70%. Which metric statistic and period should you use?
AStatistic: Sum, Period: 600 seconds
BStatistic: Average, Period: 600 seconds
CStatistic: Average, Period: 60 seconds
DStatistic: Maximum, Period: 600 seconds
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand average over time

    To get average CPU over 10 minutes, use Statistic: Average and Period: 600 seconds (10 minutes).
  2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

    Sum adds values, Maximum picks highest, shorter period gives shorter time window.
  3. Final Answer:

    Use Average statistic with 600 seconds period for 10-minute average -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Average + 600s period = 10-minute average metric [OK]
Quick Trick: Use Average statistic with 600s period for 10-minute average [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using Sum instead of Average
  • Choosing shorter period than 10 minutes
  • Using Maximum instead of Average

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