The technique described as finding waste by looking for areas with very stable costs and dated resources is an example of which technique?

• A. Capacity planning
• B. Resource tagging
• C. Usage reduction by removing / moving
• D. Cost allocation

Answer: (C)

Reducing waste by removing or moving resources is about taking action to downsize or relocate assets that aren’t delivering proportional value. When you see areas with very stable costs and resources that are dated, it often signals underutilization or obsolescence: the spend stays flat year after year, and the assets are old enough that they aren’t contributing efficiently. The best way to tackle that waste is to remove what’s no longer needed or move workloads to current, more cost-effective resources, thereby cutting ongoing costs and freeing up capacity for where it’s actually used.

Capacity planning focuses on forecasting future demand and ensuring enough capacity, which is about provisioning rather than eliminating waste. Resource tagging helps organize and govern assets, which aids visibility but doesn’t itself reduce waste. Cost allocation spreads costs across teams, not directly about trimming unnecessary or aged resources.