Module 1: Review of Cloud Support Topics

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Module 1 Quiz

Graded Assignment

1. Which of the following is a self-service resource available to everyone on AWS?

  • AWS Support App in Slack
  • AWS Documentation and Whitepapers ✅
  • 24-hour access to phone and chat support
  • Prioritized responses on re:Post

Explanation:
AWS Documentation and Whitepapers are freely available resources that anyone can access to learn about AWS services, architectures, and best practices.
Other options like AWS Support App in Slack, 24-hour phone/chat support, and prioritized re:Post responses require a support plan or special access.

2. Which of the following statements about the principle of least privilege is TRUE? (Select TWO)

  • It recommends granting users the minimum permissions required to perform their tasks. ✅
  • It suggests granting users administrative privileges by default for convenience.
  • It helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches. ✅
  • It is a best practice for controlling inbound and outbound network traffic.
  • It encourages granting users broad permissions to avoid frequent access requests.

Explanation:

  • The principle of least privilege means users should only have the permissions they absolutely need — nothing more.
  • This minimizes security risks by preventing unnecessary access to sensitive resources.
  • Granting broad or admin permissions by default violates this principle.

3. Which of the following AWS services can be used to automate operational tasks in the cloud?

  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • AWS CloudFront ✅
  • AWS Lambda ✅
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
  • Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Explanation:

  • AWS Lambda allows you to run code automatically in response to events — no servers to manage.
  • It’s designed for automating tasks like backups, maintenance jobs, serverless APIs, etc.
  • Other services listed (CloudWatch, EC2, CloudFront, S3) serve different primary purposes (monitoring, compute, CDN, storage).

Related contents:

Module 2: Job Seeking Concepts
Module 3: Preparing for an Interview
Module 4: Building your Capstone Project

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