AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Elastic Block Store (EBS)

The video tutorial explains the use of Elastic Block Store (EBS) in AWS for storing data in cloud instances. It covers the types of EBS volumes, including magnetic and SSD, and their performance characteristics. The tutorial also discusses managing EBS volumes through snapshots and encryption, ensuring data durability and security.

What is the primary purpose of Elastic Block Store (EBS) in AWS?

• To offer durable storage for EC2 instances

• To manage network traffic in AWS

• To provide temporary storage for AWS instances

• To enhance security for AWS applications

Which type of EBS volume is the most cost-effective but also the slowest?

• Provisioned IOPS SSD

• General Purpose SSD

• Cold HDD

• Magnetic

What is the key advantage of using SSD over magnetic storage in AWS?

• Higher durability

• Lower cost

• Faster performance

• More storage capacity

What does 'provisioned IOPS' guarantee in terms of SSD performance?

• A minimum of 1,000 IOPS

• A minimum of 3,000 IOPS

• A minimum of 5,000 IOPS

• A minimum of 10,000 IOPS

Why is it important to use an EBS-optimized instance with SSD storage?

• To ensure maximum SSD performance

• To simplify instance management

• To increase data redundancy

• To reduce storage costs

What is the purpose of taking snapshots of EBS volumes?

• To create backups and duplicates

• To enhance data encryption

• To increase storage capacity

• To improve network performance

How does volume-level encryption protect data on EBS volumes?

• By hiding the data from AWS services

• By compressing the data

• By duplicating the data across multiple regions

• By encrypting all data stored on the volume