PCA (Prometheus Certified Associate) sample exam question with answer 339

Question:
What is the purpose of tracing in observability?

  1. To measure the performance of a system
  2. To collect data about the behavior of a system
  3. To visualize the flow of requests through a system
  4. To identify and diagnose errors and issues in a system
Answer:
C - Tracing is a component of observability that involves capturing data about the flow of requests through a system, including how requests are handled by various components and services within the system. This data can be used to visualize the flow of requests and to identify areas where bottlenecks or other issues may be occurring