AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - CloudWatch

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at AWS Cloud Watch, focusing on its integration with various AWS services, particularly EC2. It explains how to monitor EC2 instances, enable detailed metrics, and set up alarms for efficient monitoring. The tutorial also covers creating dashboards to visualize metrics and using Cloud Watch alarms to trigger autoscaling and notifications, highlighting the service's critical role in managing AWS environments.

What is the primary function of AWS CloudWatch?

• To enhance network security

• To monitor and manage AWS resources

• To offer database services

• To provide storage solutions

Which of the following metrics can be monitored using CloudWatch for an EC2 instance?

• Email traffic

• Database queries

• User logins

• CPU utilization

How can you enable detailed monitoring for an EC2 instance in CloudWatch?

• By using the AWS CLI

• Through the EC2 instance settings

• Via the CloudWatch monitoring tab

• By contacting AWS support

What is the purpose of setting alarms in CloudWatch?

• To automatically shut down instances

• To notify users of specific conditions

• To increase storage capacity

• To enhance data encryption

Which feature allows CloudWatch to assist with autoscaling?

• Network analysis

• Detailed monitoring

• Dashboard creation

• Alarm configuration

What can you add to a CloudWatch dashboard to visualize metrics?

• Logs

• Widgets

• Scripts

• Reports

Which type of display can be used in a CloudWatch dashboard to show metrics?

• Scatter plot

• Bar graph

• Line type display

• Pie chart