PCA (Prometheus Certified Associate) sample exam question with answer 137

Question:
Which of the following is a good practice for naming metrics?

  1. Use short and cryptic names to save space
  2. Use descriptive names to convey the meaning of the metric
  3. Use uppercase letters to make the metric stand out
  4. Use numbers instead of words to save space
Answer:
B - It is a good practice to use descriptive names to convey the meaning of the metric. This helps to ensure that the metric is easily understandable and meaningful to anyone who reads it