Database-Level Provisioned Throughput Quiz

Quiz covering Sizing and Scaling

Questions in this quiz

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1. 1

   In a provisioned throughput model, what is the primary metric used to measure the capacity allocated to a database table?

2. 2

   You have a table with a steady, predictable workload. Which scaling strategy is most cost-effective for this scenario?

3. 3

   If your application experiences sudden, unpredictable spikes in traffic, which provisioned throughput configuration is best to prevent request throttling?

4. 4

   What happens when an application exceeds its provisioned write capacity units (WCUs) for a given second?

5. 5

   You are designing a system where a single partition key is used for a high-traffic 'hot' item. How does this impact your provisioned throughput strategy?