SK0-005 Domain 5: Troubleshooting

Operations reports a need to resolve high CPU on database server. What is the MOST operationally efficient solution?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Disable monitoring (not recommended for production workloads)
  2. b. Profiler and query plans before scaling up
  3. c. Review POST codes and boot logs
  4. d. Add RAM blindly (not recommended for production workloads)

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Root cause fixes performance sustainably.

Correct answer(s): b. Profiler and query plans before scaling up

Exam domain: Domain 5: Troubleshooting (20% weight on the official guide).

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