AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Over

The video tutorial introduces AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), emphasizing its importance in managing access to AWS services. It explains IAM's role, highlighting that it is free to use but actions taken by users can incur charges. Key IAM concepts such as resources, principles, and policies are discussed, along with the IAM architectural model. The tutorial stresses the need for user training to understand the financial implications of their actions within AWS.

Why is it important to move beyond using the root user account in AWS?

• To save costs on AWS services

• To increase storage capacity

• To enhance security and manage access effectively

• To improve the speed of AWS services

What is the primary focus of AWS IAM?

• Managing network configurations

• Managing application performance

• Managing AWS service access

• Managing operating systems

Which of the following is true about the cost of using IAM?

• IAM charges for creating roles and groups

• IAM usage incurs a monthly fee

• IAM charges per user account

• IAM is free, but actions taken by users may incur charges

What are resources in the context of IAM?

• The users who access AWS

• The actions that can be taken

• The objects on which actions can be performed

• The policies that define permissions

Which of the following is NOT a principle in IAM?

• Users

• Groups

• Policies

• Roles

How are permissions defined in IAM?

• Through JSON-based policies

• Through network configurations

• Through AWS service settings

• Through user accounts

What role does IAM play when someone logs into the AWS console?

• It optimizes application performance

• It configures network settings

• It determines allowed actions

• It manages the operating system