How does a target tracking scaling policy behave if the metric value is consistently below the target value?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15

AWS - Auto Scaling

AIt decreases capacity to try to reach the target

BIt increases capacity to try to reach the target

CIt does not change capacity

DIt disables scaling temporarily

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand target tracking behavior
If metric is below target, policy decreases capacity to bring metric up to target.
Step 2: Confirm no disabling or ignoring
Policy actively adjusts capacity; it does not disable scaling or ignore metric.
Final Answer:
It decreases capacity to try to reach the target -> Option A
Quick Check:
Metric below target = scale down [OK]

Quick Trick: Below target metric triggers scale down [OK]

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