AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Quiz

What does IAM stand for?

• Internal Account Management

• Intelligent Access Management

• Identity and Access Management

• Internet Access Management

What is the main benefit of using Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)?

• It provides an extra layer of security in case a password is stolen or hacked

• It allows users to access AWS without a password

• It allows users to access AWS services without any restrictions

• It allows users to share their passwords with others

What is the purpose of IAM Roles for Services?

• To generate access keys for programmatic access

• To assign permissions to AWS services

• To create new IAM users

• To enforce password policies

What is the recommended practice for managing access to AWS services using the command-line?

• Use the AWS Management Console for all access

• Share IAM users & Access Keys with team members

• Use the root account for all AWS service access

• Use Access Keys for Programmatic Access

What is the purpose of IAM Credentials Report?

• To create and use roles for giving permissions to AWS services

• To manage AWS services using the command-line

• To enforce password policies

• To list all your account's users and their credentials

What is the main purpose of IAM Policies?

• To manage AWS services using the command-line

• To assign permissions to users or groups

• To enforce password policies

• To create and use roles for giving permissions to AWS services

What is the purpose of the AWS CLI?

• To access and manage AWS services programmatically

• To list all your account's users and their credentials

• To enforce password policies

• To create and use roles for giving permissions to AWS services

What is the recommended practice for managing access to AWS services using a programming language?

• Share IAM users & Access Keys with team members

• Use Access Keys for Programmatic Access

• Use the root account for all AWS service access

• Use the AWS Management Console for all access

What is the purpose of IAM Access Advisor?

• To list all your account's users and their credentials

• To enforce password policies

• To manage AWS services using the command-line

• To show the service permissions granted to a user and when those services were last accessed

What is the purpose of IAM Security Tools?

• To manage AWS services using the command-line

• To list all your account's users and their credentials

• To enforce password policies

• To audit permissions of your account using IAM Credentials Report & IAM Access Advisor