AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - AWS Pricing Foundations

The video tutorial explains AWS billing, emphasizing the importance of understanding AWS's pay-per-use pricing model to avoid unexpected costs. It covers AWS's volume-based discounts and reserved pricing models, using examples to illustrate cost savings. The tutorial highlights the flexibility and potential risks of AWS, urging users to understand best practices and billing methodologies.

What is a potential risk of using AWS without understanding its billing practices?

• You might face data security issues.

• You will have limited storage options.

• You could incur unexpected high usage fees.

• You might not be able to access all services.

How does AWS primarily charge its users?

• One-time setup fee.

• Annual subscription fee.

• Pay-per-use pricing model.

• Flat monthly fee regardless of usage.

What happens to the cost per GB of S3 storage as usage increases?

• It remains the same.

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• It fluctuates randomly.

What is one benefit of reserving AWS resources?

• Extended customer support.

• Significant cost savings.

• Higher data transfer speeds.

• Access to exclusive services.

How much can you save by reserving AWS resources with no upfront payment?

• 10%

• 32%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the maximum savings percentage when reserving AWS resources with full upfront payment?

• 50%

• 42%

• 43%

• 32%

For how long can AWS resources be reserved?

• Monthly or annual terms.

• Six months or one-year terms.

• Two or five-year terms.

• One or three-year terms.