Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Practice Test 79
Question 780
A learner is explaining AWS Trusted Advisor to colleagues facing this situation: a small team wants to find certain common AWS account configuration risks through recommendations. Which explanation is MOST accurate?
- Detective correlates supported signals for investigation; GuardDuty focuses on finding potential threats.
- Knowledge Center provides guidance and answers; it is an information resource, not an active security enforcement tool.
- AWS RAM manages sharing of eligible AWS resources with other accounts or organizational units, subject to permissions.
- Trusted Advisor provides best-practice guidance in supported categories including security, cost and service limits.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Trusted Advisor provides best-practice guidance in supported categories including security, cost and service limits. The explanation directly connects AWS Trusted Advisor to review supported security recommendations in AWS Trusted Advisor for the stated requirement.
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A:This statement is true of Amazon Detective investigations, which addresses an analyst wants to investigate relationships among security findings after suspicious activity is detected. It does not explain the particular role of AWS Trusted Advisor; Trusted Advisor provides best-practice guidance in supported categories including security, cost and service limits.
B:This statement is true of AWS Knowledge Center, which addresses an AWS user wants AWS-authored answers to common service troubleshooting and account questions. It does not explain the particular role of AWS Trusted Advisor; Trusted Advisor provides best-practice guidance in supported categories including security, cost and service limits.
C:This statement is true of AWS Resource Access Manager, which addresses two AWS accounts in one organization need to share supported resources without duplicating them. It does not explain the particular role of AWS Trusted Advisor; Trusted Advisor provides best-practice guidance in supported categories including security, cost and service limits.
Question 781
A project manager compares AWS IoT Core with other AWS concepts while considering this need: a manufacturer wants connected devices to exchange messages securely with cloud applications. Which pairing assigns the responsibilities or benefits correctly?
- AWS IoT Core: enable supported Internet of Things device connectivity; Amazon SES: support application email delivery
- AWS IoT Core: support managed contact center capabilities; Amazon Connect: enable supported Internet of Things device connectivity
- AWS IoT Core: support publish-subscribe notifications and fan-out; Amazon SNS: enable supported Internet of Things device connectivity
- AWS IoT Core: support application email delivery; Amazon SES: enable supported Internet of Things device connectivity
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:The first pairing identifies AWS IoT Core with its actual role: use AWS IoT Core for supported Internet of Things device connectivity. IoT Core helps connect and manage communications with devices, not an end-user email service. The comparison is valid because Amazon SES instead addresses use Amazon Simple Email Service for application email delivery.
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B:The roles are swapped. Amazon Connect is associated with use Amazon Connect for managed contact center capabilities; AWS IoT Core instead has the role: Use AWS IoT Core for supported Internet of Things device connectivity. IoT Core helps connect and manage communications with devices, not an end-user email service.
C:The roles are swapped. Amazon SNS is associated with use Amazon SNS for publish-subscribe notifications and fan-out; AWS IoT Core instead has the role: Use AWS IoT Core for supported Internet of Things device connectivity. IoT Core helps connect and manage communications with devices, not an end-user email service.
D:The roles are swapped. Amazon SES is associated with use Amazon Simple Email Service for application email delivery; AWS IoT Core instead has the role: Use AWS IoT Core for supported Internet of Things device connectivity. IoT Core helps connect and manage communications with devices, not an end-user email service.
Question 782
An AWS customer asks who guards the buildings where AWS runs underlying server hardware. Which AWS service or cloud concept is the MOST direct match for this need?
- Customer IAM permissions
- AWS physical data center security
- Customer EC2 guest operating system
- Shared responsibility varies by service
Explanation
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B:AWS physical data center security fits the need because physical facility access controls and provider-owned hardware protection fall under AWS security of the cloud. The relevant capability or responsibility is: AWS secures the physical facilities that host its cloud infrastructure.
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A:Customer IAM permissions is associated with a different use case: an organization must decide which employees can read an S3 bucket in its AWS account. Even on a managed AWS service, customers remain responsible for authorizing who can access their data. The question instead focuses on an AWS customer asks who guards the buildings where AWS runs underlying server hardware; AWS physical data center security is the more direct match.
C:Customer EC2 guest operating system is associated with a different use case: a business runs its own Linux installation on an Amazon EC2 virtual machine. For EC2 the customer manages the guest OS, applications and their configuration while AWS manages underlying physical hosts. The question instead focuses on an AWS customer asks who guards the buildings where AWS runs underlying server hardware; AWS physical data center security is the more direct match.
D:Shared responsibility varies by service is associated with a different use case: a technology leader compares the management obligations of EC2, RDS and Lambda. Responsibility depends on the service model: managing an EC2 guest OS differs from managing application code on Lambda. The question instead focuses on an AWS customer asks who guards the buildings where AWS runs underlying server hardware; AWS physical data center security is the more direct match.
Question 783
A project manager compares AWS Free Tier with other AWS concepts while considering this need: a new learner wants to understand eligible introductory usage offers and their limits. Which pairing assigns the responsibilities or benefits correctly?
- AWS Free Tier: meet this requirement: a company wants a centralized bill and eligible aggregated charges from multiple AWS accounts; Consolidated billing: meet this requirement: a new learner wants to understand eligible introductory usage offers and their limits
- AWS Free Tier: track spending or usage against defined budget thresholds; AWS Budgets: meet this requirement: a new learner wants to understand eligible introductory usage offers and their limits
- AWS Free Tier: meet this requirement: a new learner wants to understand eligible introductory usage offers and their limits; AWS Budgets: track spending or usage against defined budget thresholds
- AWS Free Tier: support detailed cost and consumption data; AWS Cost and Usage Report: meet this requirement: a new learner wants to understand eligible introductory usage offers and their limits
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:The first pairing identifies AWS Free Tier with its actual role: review the AWS Free Tier terms and eligible service offers before launching resources. AWS Free Tier offers depend on account eligibility, service and current pricing terms; excess usage can still produce charges. The comparison is valid because AWS Budgets instead addresses use AWS Budgets to track spending or usage against defined budget thresholds.
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A:The roles are swapped. Consolidated billing is associated with use AWS Organizations consolidated billing across eligible member accounts; AWS Free Tier instead has the role: Review the AWS Free Tier terms and eligible service offers before launching resources. AWS Free Tier offers depend on account eligibility, service and current pricing terms; excess usage can still produce charges.
B:The roles are swapped. AWS Budgets is associated with use AWS Budgets to track spending or usage against defined budget thresholds; AWS Free Tier instead has the role: Review the AWS Free Tier terms and eligible service offers before launching resources. AWS Free Tier offers depend on account eligibility, service and current pricing terms; excess usage can still produce charges.
D:The roles are swapped. AWS Cost and Usage Report is associated with use AWS Cost and Usage Reports for detailed cost and consumption data; AWS Free Tier instead has the role: Review the AWS Free Tier terms and eligible service offers before launching resources. AWS Free Tier offers depend on account eligibility, service and current pricing terms; excess usage can still produce charges.
Question 784
A learner is explaining Principle of least privilege to colleagues facing this situation: a developer only needs read access to one object storage bucket for a project. Which explanation is MOST accurate?
- Federation integrates identity-provider authentication with AWS access, supporting centralized workforce identity management.
- Cognito focuses on end-user identity for web and mobile applications, not AWS workforce account administration.
- STS provides temporary credentials for permitted role or federated sessions; it does not issue physical security tokens.
- Least privilege restricts permissions to required actions and resources rather than granting broad administrator access.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Least privilege restricts permissions to required actions and resources rather than granting broad administrator access. The explanation directly connects Principle of least privilege to grant only the permissions necessary to perform approved duties for the stated requirement.
Incorrect Answers
A:This statement is true of Identity federation, which addresses a company wants staff to authenticate to AWS using its existing corporate identity provider. It does not explain the particular role of Principle of least privilege; Least privilege restricts permissions to required actions and resources rather than granting broad administrator access.
B:This statement is true of Amazon Cognito identity, which addresses a mobile application needs sign-up and authentication for its end users. It does not explain the particular role of Principle of least privilege; Least privilege restricts permissions to required actions and resources rather than granting broad administrator access.
C:This statement is true of AWS STS role assumption, which addresses an application needs temporary AWS credentials after assuming an authorized IAM role. It does not explain the particular role of Principle of least privilege; Least privilege restricts permissions to required actions and resources rather than granting broad administrator access.
Question 785
A company wants to evaluate a third-party security product compatible with AWS workloads. Which AWS service or cloud concept is the MOST direct match for this need?
- AWS Marketplace
- AWS Resource Access Manager
- Official AWS security documentation
- AWS security best practices
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:AWS Marketplace fits the need because marketplace lets customers discover and procure partner solutions; it is not the same as an AWS native security monitoring service. The relevant capability or responsibility is: Find third-party software offerings through AWS Marketplace.
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B:AWS Resource Access Manager is associated with a different use case: two AWS accounts in one organization need to share supported resources without duplicating them. AWS RAM manages sharing of eligible AWS resources with other accounts or organizational units, subject to permissions. The question instead focuses on a company wants to evaluate a third-party security product compatible with AWS workloads; AWS Marketplace is the more direct match.
C:AWS Certified security documentation is associated with a different use case: a governance team asks where to review public AWS security documentation and service compliance information. AWS official security and compliance pages provide reference material; the customer's own compliance assessment remains necessary. The question instead focuses on a company wants to evaluate a third-party security product compatible with AWS workloads; AWS Marketplace is the more direct match.
D:AWS security best practices is associated with a different use case: an organization needs general recommendations to harden AWS workloads. AWS security guidance supports safe decisions, while controls still need deliberate configuration by the customer. The question instead focuses on a company wants to evaluate a third-party security product compatible with AWS workloads; AWS Marketplace is the more direct match.
Question 786
Which AWS service or cloud principle is the BEST fit for this outcome or responsibility: bridge local storage access to AWS?
- AWS Backup
- AWS Storage Gateway
- Amazon EBS
- S3 Standard
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:AWS Storage Gateway directly addresses this outcome. Storage Gateway supports hybrid storage patterns and local caching for selected AWS-backed interfaces. A common relevant example is: an on-premises application needs familiar file or storage interfaces connected to AWS cloud storage.
Incorrect Answers
A:AWS Backup instead focuses on a different requirement, such as a company needs centralized policies and visibility across supported AWS resource backups. AWS Backup centralizes backup administration across supported resources; it is separate from normal object lifecycle transitions. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: bridge local storage access to AWS.
C:Amazon EBS block volumes instead focuses on a different requirement, such as a database server on EC2 needs persistent block storage beyond the life of one specific host. EBS provides network-attached block volumes with persistence and snapshot capabilities subject to volume type and configuration. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: bridge local storage access to AWS.
D:S3 Standard storage instead focuses on a different requirement, such as an application frequently reads newly uploaded customer content with unpredictable access. S3 Standard is a general-purpose storage class suitable for frequently accessed objects requiring high availability. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: bridge local storage access to AWS.
Question 787
A project manager compares AWS Resource Access Manager with other AWS concepts while considering this need: two AWS accounts in one organization need to share supported resources without duplicating them. Which pairing assigns the responsibilities or benefits correctly?
- AWS Resource Access Manager: meet this requirement: a small team wants to find certain common AWS account configuration risks through recommendations; AWS Trusted Advisor: enable supported cross-account resource sharing
- AWS Resource Access Manager: consult the AWS Security Blog for guidance and updates; AWS Security Blog guidance: enable supported cross-account resource sharing
- AWS Resource Access Manager: enable supported cross-account resource sharing; AWS Trusted Advisor: meet this requirement: a small team wants to find certain common AWS account configuration risks through recommendations
- AWS Resource Access Manager: support DDoS protection capabilities; AWS Shield: enable supported cross-account resource sharing
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:The first pairing identifies AWS Resource Access Manager with its actual role: use AWS Resource Access Manager for supported cross-account resource sharing. AWS RAM manages sharing of eligible AWS resources with other accounts or organizational units, subject to permissions. The comparison is valid because AWS Trusted Advisor security checks instead addresses review supported security recommendations in AWS Trusted Advisor.
Incorrect Answers
A:The roles are swapped. AWS Trusted Advisor is associated with review supported security recommendations in AWS Trusted Advisor; AWS Resource Access Manager instead has the role: Use AWS Resource Access Manager for supported cross-account resource sharing. AWS RAM manages sharing of eligible AWS resources with other accounts or organizational units, subject to permissions.
B:The roles are swapped. AWS Security Blog guidance is associated with consult the AWS Security Blog for guidance and updates; AWS Resource Access Manager instead has the role: Use AWS Resource Access Manager for supported cross-account resource sharing. AWS RAM manages sharing of eligible AWS resources with other accounts or organizational units, subject to permissions.
D:The roles are swapped. AWS Shield is associated with use AWS Shield for DDoS protection capabilities; AWS Resource Access Manager instead has the role: Use AWS Resource Access Manager for supported cross-account resource sharing. AWS RAM manages sharing of eligible AWS resources with other accounts or organizational units, subject to permissions.
Question 788
Which AWS service or cloud principle is the BEST fit for this outcome or responsibility: replace an existing application with a different product or SaaS solution?
- Retiring an application
- AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
- AWS Migration Hub
- Repurchasing migration
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Repurchasing migration directly addresses this outcome. Repurchasing changes the software product consumed instead of moving the same application stack. A common relevant example is: an organization replaces its custom on-premises collaboration tool with a commercial SaaS subscription.
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A:Retiring an application instead focuses on a different requirement, such as an inventory review discovers a legacy reporting system with no users or business dependency. Retiring eliminates redundant or unused workloads so migration effort is not spent on systems with no continuing value. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: replace an existing application with a different product or SaaS solution.
B:AWS Cloud Adoption Framework instead focuses on a different requirement, such as executives need a structured view of people, governance, business, platform, security, and operations during cloud adoption. AWS CAF helps align business and technology stakeholders throughout cloud adoption instead of treating migration as a server-copy exercise. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: replace an existing application with a different product or SaaS solution.
C:AWS Migration Hub instead focuses on a different requirement, such as a program manager needs a consolidated place to follow the progress of multiple migration activities. AWS Migration Hub provides visibility into discovered applications and migration activity across supported migration tools. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: replace an existing application with a different product or SaaS solution.
Question 789
Which AWS service or cloud principle is the BEST fit for this outcome or responsibility: reserve eligible compute capacity without necessarily purchasing a usage discount?
- On-Demand Capacity Reservations
- Amazon S3 storage class selection
- EC2 Spot Instances
- EC2 On-Demand Instances
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:On-Demand Capacity Reservations directly addresses this outcome. An On-Demand Capacity Reservation addresses EC2 capacity availability rather than by itself providing a commitment pricing reduction. A common relevant example is: a business needs assurance that EC2 capacity will be available in a chosen Availability Zone for a planned event.
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B:S3 storage-class pricing instead focuses on a different requirement, such as an archive team needs to compare object storage costs between frequently accessed and rarely retrieved data. S3 storage classes have distinct storage, retrieval and minimum-duration attributes that influence total cost. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: reserve eligible compute capacity without necessarily purchasing a usage discount.
C:Spot Instances instead focuses on a different requirement, such as a research team runs flexible batch processing jobs that can tolerate interruption. EC2 Spot Instances offer discounted unused capacity but can be reclaimed with interruption notices. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: reserve eligible compute capacity without necessarily purchasing a usage discount.
D:On-Demand EC2 pricing instead focuses on a different requirement, such as a company needs compute capacity for a short unpredictable project and does not want a long commitment. On-Demand pricing gives flexible capacity for irregular or new workloads, generally without the discounts of eligible commitments. It is not the primary match for the requirement described here: reserve eligible compute capacity without necessarily purchasing a usage discount.
Question 790
A project manager compares Amazon SQS with other AWS concepts while considering this need: an order processing system wants queued messages so producers and workers do not need to run at the same speed. Which pairing assigns the responsibilities or benefits correctly?
- Amazon SQS: support application email delivery; Amazon SES: decouple components with durable message queues
- Amazon SQS: decouple components with durable message queues; Amazon SES: support application email delivery
- Amazon SQS: support publish-subscribe notifications and fan-out; Amazon SNS: decouple components with durable message queues
- Amazon SQS: enable supported Internet of Things device connectivity; AWS IoT Core: decouple components with durable message queues
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:The first pairing identifies Amazon SQS with its actual role: use Amazon SQS to decouple components with durable message queues. SQS buffers work items for asynchronous consumption, unlike a publish-subscribe notification fan-out service. The comparison is valid because Amazon SES instead addresses use Amazon Simple Email Service for application email delivery.
Incorrect Answers
A:The roles are swapped. Amazon SES is associated with use Amazon Simple Email Service for application email delivery; Amazon SQS instead has the role: Use Amazon SQS to decouple components with durable message queues. SQS buffers work items for asynchronous consumption, unlike a publish-subscribe notification fan-out service.
C:The roles are swapped. Amazon SNS is associated with use Amazon SNS for publish-subscribe notifications and fan-out; Amazon SQS instead has the role: Use Amazon SQS to decouple components with durable message queues. SQS buffers work items for asynchronous consumption, unlike a publish-subscribe notification fan-out service.
D:The roles are swapped. AWS IoT Core is associated with use AWS IoT Core for supported Internet of Things device connectivity; Amazon SQS instead has the role: Use Amazon SQS to decouple components with durable message queues. SQS buffers work items for asynchronous consumption, unlike a publish-subscribe notification fan-out service.