AWS Cloud Practitioner Challenge

What is the primary purpose of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)?

• To optimize AWS billing and cost management.

• To monitor network traffic in AWS.

• To provide cloud storage solutions.

• To manage access to AWS services and resources securely.

Which AWS service provides a way to manage costs and budgets effectively?

• AWS Lambda

• AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets

• AWS EC2

• AWS S3

What are the three main deployment models in cloud computing?

• Static Cloud, Dynamic Cloud, Elastic Cloud

• On-Premises Cloud, Edge Cloud, Distributed Cloud

• Community Cloud, Virtual Cloud, Multi-Cloud

• Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud

Why is it recommended to avoid using the root user for everyday tasks in AWS?

• It is recommended to avoid using the root user for everyday tasks in AWS to reduce security risks and follow the principle of least privilege.

• Using the root user is necessary for managing IAM roles.

• The root user has unlimited access and should be used for all tasks.

• Every user in AWS must have root access to function properly.

What is a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and why is it important?

• A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a public network for all users.

• A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a type of physical server.

• A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is an unsecure section of a cloud provider's infrastructure.

• A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a secure, isolated section of a cloud provider's infrastructure.

Which AWS service is designed for relational database management?

• Amazon S3

• Amazon EC2

• Amazon Lambda

• Amazon RDS

What is the difference between purpose-built databases and general-purpose databases in AWS?

• Purpose-built databases are optimized for specific use cases, while general-purpose databases are versatile and support a wide range of applications.

• General-purpose databases are designed for high security only.

• Purpose-built databases are only for large enterprises.

• Purpose-built databases can handle any type of data without limitations.

How does Amazon S3 ensure data durability and availability?

• Availability is ensured by limiting access to authorized users.

• Amazon S3 ensures data durability through redundancy and integrity checks, and availability through multi-location distribution.

• Data is encrypted but not backed up.

• Data is stored on a single server for easy access.

What is the function of EC2 Auto Scaling in managing application workloads?

• To automatically adjust the number of EC2 instances based on application demand.

• To monitor application performance without adjusting instance counts.

• To manually configure the number of EC2 instances for optimal performance.

• To provide a fixed number of EC2 instances regardless of demand.

How does AWS Shield protect against DDoS attacks?

• AWS Shield protects against DDoS attacks by encrypting all traffic.

• AWS Shield eliminates DDoS attacks by blocking all incoming requests.

• AWS Shield prevents DDoS attacks by increasing server capacity.

• AWS Shield protects against DDoS attacks by monitoring traffic, filtering malicious requests, and automatically mitigating threats.