Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

What is a major advantage of using Resource Monitors?

1. Ability to increase warehouse size dynamically

2. Control over unexpected credit usage

3. Modification of user roles

4. Enhanced query execution speed

The correct answer is: Control over unexpected credit usage

Using Resource Monitors provides significant control over unexpected credit usage, which is crucial for managing costs in a cloud environment. Resource Monitors allow organizations to set thresholds on how much compute resource consumption (measured in credits) is permitted over a defined period. When these thresholds are approached, the system can take actions such as sending notifications or suspending warehouse operations, thereby preventing runaway costs that can occur if workloads exceed budgetary constraints. This proactive management helps teams maintain better oversight over their Snowflake usage, ensuring that they only pay for what they plan and budget for, helping to avoid any surprises on monthly bills. The other options are not features of Resource Monitors. While dynamically increasing warehouse sizes is possible in Snowflake, this is not controlled by Resource Monitors. Users' roles can be modified through the Snowflake Access Control features, not through Resource Monitors. Enhanced query execution speed is influenced by other factors such as warehouse size and optimization techniques, which are unrelated to the cost management capabilities provided by Resource Monitors.