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What happens if the Spot Instance price exceeds your maximum bid during runtime?

medium📝 service behavior Q5 of 15
AWS - Cost Optimization
What happens if the Spot Instance price exceeds your maximum bid during runtime?
AAWS automatically increases your bid to keep the instance running
BThe instance continues running without interruption
CThe instance is converted to an On-Demand instance
DThe instance is terminated or stopped by AWS
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Spot Instance pricing behavior

    If the Spot price goes above your bid, AWS reclaims the instance.

  2. Step 2: Identify AWS action

    AWS terminates or stops the instance to free capacity.

  3. Final Answer:

    The instance is terminated or stopped by AWS -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Spot price > bid = Instance stopped [OK]
Quick Trick: Spot Instances stop if price exceeds your bid [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming instance keeps running despite price changes
  • Thinking AWS raises your bid automatically
  • Believing Spot converts to On-Demand automatically

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