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Why might on-demand mode be more expensive than provisioned mode for a steady, predictable workload?

hard🧠 Conceptual Q10 of 15
DynamoDB - Cost Optimization and Monitoring
Why might on-demand mode be more expensive than provisioned mode for a steady, predictable workload?
ABecause on-demand has a fixed monthly fee regardless of usage
BBecause on-demand requires manual capacity management
CBecause on-demand throttles requests more often
DBecause on-demand charges per request without discounts for reserved capacity
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Compare cost models for steady workloads

    Provisioned mode allows reserving capacity at lower cost for steady usage, while on-demand charges per request without discounts.
  2. Step 2: Identify why on-demand can be costlier

    On-demand's pay-per-request pricing can be more expensive when usage is predictable and high, as it lacks reserved capacity discounts.
  3. Final Answer:

    Because on-demand charges per request without discounts for reserved capacity -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Steady workload cost advantage = provisioned mode [OK]
Quick Trick: On-demand costs more for steady high traffic without reserved discounts [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking on-demand requires manual capacity
  • Assuming on-demand has fixed fees
  • Believing on-demand throttles more often by default

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