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Google Associate Cloud Engineer Exam - Topic 2 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's Associate Cloud Engineer exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 2
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You need to manage a Cloud Spanner Instance for best query performance. Your instance in production runs in a single Google Cloud region. You need to improve performance in the shortest amount of time. You want to follow Google best practices for service configuration. What should you do?

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by Hershel at Sep 19, 2024, 09:50 AM

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Carma
3 months ago
Wait, are we really rewriting queries? That sounds complicated!
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Gwen
3 months ago
Agree with B, focusing on query stats is key for performance!
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Domonique
3 months ago
65% seems too high for an alert threshold, isn't that risky?
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Kris
4 months ago
I think D is better since it combines alerting and query optimization.
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Huey
4 months ago
Option B seems like the best choice for optimizing queries.
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Stevie
4 months ago
I vaguely recall that rewriting queries can significantly improve performance, so I’m leaning towards D, but I’m not completely confident about the threshold.
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Aja
4 months ago
I feel like adding nodes is a quick fix, but I’m uncertain if it’s the best long-term solution. Shouldn't we focus on query optimization first?
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Nakisha
4 months ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this where optimizing queries was key. Maybe option B or D is the way to go?
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Brandee
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of monitoring CPU utilization, but I'm not sure if 45% or 65% is the right threshold for alerts.
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Golda
5 months ago
This is a good one. I think the key is to use the monitoring and optimization tools provided by Google, so I'm leaning towards either B or D. The main difference seems to be the CPU threshold, so I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each.
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Stevie
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the different CPU thresholds in the options. Is there a meaningful difference between 45% and 65%? I'll need to research that a bit more to make sure I understand the implications before selecting an answer.
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Kaycee
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The answer is clearly B - create a 45% CPU utilization alert and then optimize the high-CPU queries. That's the most comprehensive approach that aligns with the Google best practices requirement.
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Paulina
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few different approaches mentioned, and I'm not sure which one is the "best" according to the question. I'll need to carefully read through each option and think about the tradeoffs.
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Johna
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about optimizing Cloud Spanner performance. I think the key is to follow Google's best practices, so I'd focus on the options that mention using Cloud Monitoring and query optimization.
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King
5 months ago
I think the answer might be restriction tables, right? I remember studying that in relation to preventing unauthorized access.
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Alise
9 months ago
You know, with all this talk about CPU utilization, I'm getting flashbacks to my college days when I had to optimize my code to avoid segmentation faults. Good times, good times.
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Theola
8 months ago
You know, with all this talk about CPU utilization, I'm getting flashbacks to my college days when I had to optimize my code to avoid segmentation faults. Good times, good times.
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Frederica
8 months ago
D) Create an alert in Cloud Monitoring to alert when the percentage of high priority CPU utilization reaches 65%. Use database query statistics to identity queries that result in high CPU usage, and then rewrite those queries to optimize their resource usage.
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Gertude
8 months ago
B) Create an alert in Cloud Monitoring to alert when the percentage to high priority CPU utilization reaches 45% Use database query statistics to identify queries that result in high CPU usage, and then rewrite those queries to optimize their resource usage.
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Lashaunda
9 months ago
A) Create an alert in Cloud Monitoring to alert when the percentage of high priority CPU utilization reaches 45% If you exceed this threshold, add nodes to your instance.
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Lavonne
9 months ago
Option D is basically the same as Option B, just with a higher CPU threshold. I'd stick with Option B to be on the safe side and not wait until things get too critical.
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Margot
10 months ago
Haha, Option C is like throwing money at the problem. 65% CPU utilization is way too high before adding more nodes. I'd rather go with the smart approach of Option B.
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Benedict
8 months ago
Adding nodes at 65% CPU seems like a band-aid solution. Option B is more strategic.
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Sherrell
8 months ago
I agree, Option B seems like the smarter choice. Identifying and optimizing high CPU queries is key.
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Julie
8 months ago
Option C is definitely not the way to go. 65% CPU utilization is too high.
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Dewitt
10 months ago
I agree, Option B is the way to go. Rewriting queries to optimize resource usage is a much more sustainable solution than just scaling up the instance.
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Tyra
9 months ago
Optimizing resource usage is key for improving query performance. Option B is the right move.
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Iola
10 months ago
Rewriting queries can really make a difference in performance. It's the way to go.
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Chara
10 months ago
Agreed, scaling up the instance should be a last resort. Optimizing queries is more efficient.
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Linn
10 months ago
Option B is definitely the best choice. It's important to optimize queries for better performance.
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Staci
10 months ago
Option B seems like the best approach to me. Monitoring CPU utilization and using query statistics to optimize resource-intensive queries is a proactive way to improve performance without just adding more nodes.
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Brandee
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but maybe we should also consider adding nodes to the instance if needed.
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Portia
11 months ago
I agree with Allene. Optimizing queries is crucial for improving performance quickly.
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Allene
11 months ago
I think option B is the best choice. We should optimize the queries causing high CPU usage.
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