PCA (Prometheus Certified Associate) sample exam question with answer 564
Question:
What is the difference between the delta and idelta query functions?
- The idelta function considers the entire range interval while the delta function only considers the last two samples in the interval
- There is no such function called idelta
- The idelta function is for use with counters while the delta function is for use with gauges
- The delta function is for use with counters while the idelta function is for use with gauges
- The delta function considers the entire range interval while the idelta function only considers the last two samples in the interval
Answer:
E - is the correct answer. More at
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A - is incorrect as it is actually the delta function that considers the entire range interval while idelta only considers the last two samples in the interval
B - is incorrect as there is such a function
C, D - are incorrect as both functions are only for use with gauges