AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Introduction

Tom Carpenter discusses the importance of cloud technology and AWS certification, highlighting the growth and benefits of cloud adoption. The course is updated for the 2020 exam and covers four main domains: designing resilient architectures, high-performance architectures, secure applications, and cost-optimized solutions. Each domain is crucial for understanding AWS and implementing effective cloud solutions.

What is one of the main reasons cloud technology is considered to be a lasting trend?

• It offers significant benefits for IT operations.

• It has been around for over three decades.

• It is a temporary solution for data storage.

• It is only used by large corporations.

What is the primary focus of the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification?

• To master programming languages.

• To understand AWS as a general tool set for cloud technologies.

• To learn about hardware maintenance.

• To specialize in network security.

Which domain of the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam focuses on building architectures that can withstand faults and failures?

• Designing high-performance architectures

• Designing secure applications

• Designing cost-optimized architectures

• Designing resilient architectures

What percentage of the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam is dedicated to designing high-performance architectures?

• 28%

• 24%

• 18%

• 30%

Why is cost optimization an important aspect of AWS architecture design?

• To ensure maximum security.

• To improve user interface design.

• To reduce unnecessary expenses.

• To increase data storage capacity.