AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Creating an Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) I

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of creating an EC2 instance on AWS. It covers the selection of an Amazon Machine Image (AMI), configuring the instance type, adding storage, setting up security groups, and launching the instance. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding each step and provides tips for navigating the EC2 dashboard and selecting free-tier options to avoid unnecessary charges.

What is the primary function of an EC2 instance in AWS?

• To secure cloud applications

• To manage network traffic

• To provide virtual servers for computing

• To store data in the cloud

In which category is EC2 listed in the AWS services?

• Compute

• Networking

• Storage

• Security

What does AMI stand for in AWS?

• Amazon Memory Image

• Amazon Machine Image

• Amazon Micro Instance

• Amazon Managed Instance

Which operating system is NOT mentioned as a free tier eligible option?

• MacOS

• Windows Server

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Amazon Linux

What is the maximum number of hours you can use a T2 micro instance for free each month?

• 1000 hours

• 750 hours

• 500 hours

• Unlimited hours

What is the purpose of a security group in AWS?

• To act as a firewall for instances

• To manage user access

• To encrypt data

• To store data securely

What does EBS stand for in AWS?

• Elastic Block Store

• Enterprise Block Storage

• Elastic Backup System

• Enhanced Backup Service

What is the function of tags in AWS?

• To enhance security

• To track and organize resources

• To increase storage capacity

• To improve network performance

What protocol is used by default to connect securely to an EC2 instance?

• SSH

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

What is the purpose of creating a key pair when launching an EC2 instance?

• To configure network settings

• To manage storage

• To authenticate and connect securely

• To encrypt data