Q44 AKS Domain 1 · 20–25% of exam

Which AKS feature monitors container CPU and memory usage and automatically adjusts pod resource requests/limits over time?

  1. A HPA
  2. B Cluster Autoscaler
  3. C Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) (correct answer)
  4. D Azure Monitor Container Insights

Shortcut: VPA (Vertical Pod Autoscaler) adjusts pod resource requests/limits based on actual usage history. It can operate in Recreate mode (restarts pods) or just provide recommendations.