Granular, pay-as-you-go billing for only the usage you consume and Ability to shut down resources when idle so you do not pay while they are off are correct for a mid-size media company that wants to manage monthly expenses efficiently without long term contracts.

The Granular, pay-as-you-go billing for only the usage you consume option describes AWS metering that charges for actual usage of services so costs scale with consumption and you avoid paying for idle capacity. This model lets you provision resources for peaks and then reduce usage when demand falls so monthly bills reflect real consumption.

The Ability to shut down resources when idle so you do not pay while they are off option captures the elasticity that lets you stop or terminate compute and other billable resources when they are not needed. Shutting down or scaling down resources reduces ongoing charges and gives operational control over monthly spend without committing to long term contracts.

Itemized electricity or power charges appear separately on AWS bills is incorrect because AWS does not bill customers separately for electricity or power. Energy and infrastructure costs are included in the service pricing and you will not see a distinct line item for power on standard bills.

One-time flat fees for on-demand capacity instead of recurring charges is incorrect because on demand pricing is usage based and not a one time flat fee. On demand costs accrue as you consume resources and are charged per use rather than as a single upfront payment.

AWS Cost Explorer is incorrect as a cost benefit in this context because it is a reporting and analysis tool that helps you understand and visualize spending. It does not itself provide a pricing model or automatic discounts though it can help you identify opportunities to save.

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