AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Creating Billing Alerts

The video tutorial covers the setup and configuration of AWS billing alerts. It explains the importance of monitoring AWS usage to avoid unexpected charges and provides a step-by-step guide to setting up billing alerts using the AWS Management Console and CloudWatch. The tutorial also demonstrates how to create a billing alarm, configure notification settings, and confirm the setup to ensure alerts are active.

Why is it important to set up a billing alert in AWS?

• To avoid unexpected charges

• To receive discounts on AWS services

• To improve security

• To increase service speed

What is the first step in setting up a billing alert in the AWS Management Console?

• Select the AWS Free Tier

• Download the AWS mobile app

• Access the AWS Management Console

• Create a new AWS account

Which AWS service is used to monitor charges and send billing alerts?

• AWS Lambda

• AWS EC2

• Amazon S3

• Amazon CloudWatch

What is the purpose of setting a spending threshold in a billing alarm?

• To increase the speed of AWS services

• To trigger an alert when charges exceed a certain amount

• To limit the number of AWS services used

• To improve AWS security settings

What is the role of the Simple Notification Service (SNS) in billing alerts?

• To store AWS billing data

• To send notifications to specified email addresses

• To manage AWS user accounts

• To provide AWS technical support

What must be done to activate the billing alarm after setup?

• Restart the AWS Management Console

• Confirm the subscription via email

• Create a new AWS account

• Download the AWS billing report

Where can you check the status of the SNS topic created for billing alerts?

• In the AWS Free Tier dashboard

• In the AWS Lambda console

• In the AWS EC2 console

• In the SNS dashboard under Topics