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What will happen if you create a CloudWatch alarm for CPU usage > 80% and the CPU usage reaches 85%?

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AWS - CloudWatch
What will happen if you create a CloudWatch alarm for CPU usage > 80% and the CPU usage reaches 85%?
AThe CPU usage will automatically reduce.
BThe alarm will ignore the CPU usage.
CThe alarm will trigger and notify you.
DThe alarm will delete the instance.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand CloudWatch alarm behavior

    Alarms trigger when the monitored metric crosses the threshold.

  2. Step 2: Apply to CPU usage scenario

    CPU usage > 80% triggers the alarm at 85% usage.

  3. Final Answer:

    The alarm will trigger and notify you. -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    CPU > threshold = alarm triggers [OK]
Quick Trick: Alarm triggers when metric exceeds threshold [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking alarms fix issues automatically
  • Believing alarms ignore threshold breaches
  • Assuming alarms delete resources

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