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19. AWS Architecting Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the AWS Well-Architected Framework?

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To provide a consistent approach for customers and AWS partners to evaluate architectures and implement designs that scale over time.

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Fill in the blank: AWS Well-Architected Framework consists of __ pillars.

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six

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True or False: Security is one of the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

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True

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What pillar focuses on minimizing environmental impact in AWS workloads?

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Sustainability

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Which pillar emphasizes running systems to deliver business value at the lowest price point?

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Cost Optimization

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List three principles of the Operational Excellence pillar.

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Perform operations as code, make small reversible changes, and use managed services.

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How does the Well-Architected Framework view the relationship between the six pillars?

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The pillars work in synergy rather than trade-offs.

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What principle within Security is related to managing privileges?

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Implement a strong identity foundation with least privilege access.

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Which AWS service supports operational excellence by managing configuration changes?

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AWS Config

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What is a primary design principle in Performance Efficiency for rapid global reach?

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Go global in minutes

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Define the purpose of the Cost Optimization pillar.

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To run systems that deliver business value at the lowest cost.

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Fill in the blank: The Security pillar emphasizes protecting data both in transit and __.

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at rest

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True or False: Operational Excellence recommends using operations as code.

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True

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14
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Name an AWS service useful for implementing observability in Operational Excellence.

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Amazon CloudWatch

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15
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Which service is essential for maintaining access control in Security?

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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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Why should systems be designed to handle failure in the Reliability pillar?

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To ensure resilience against disruptions and maintain service availability.

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How does the Performance Efficiency pillar suggest handling advanced technologies?

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Democratize advanced technologies by using managed services.

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True or False: Using Auto Scaling is a recommended practice under Cost Optimization.

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True

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19
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Which AWS service assists with proactive security measures?

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AWS Shield

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Give one example of using managed services to reduce operational burden.

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Utilizing AWS Lambda to eliminate server management.

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Describe ‘loose coupling’ as a design principle.

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Breaking down a system into smaller components to prevent a single failure from impacting the entire system.

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What is the main goal of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)?

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To help organizations plan their cloud transformation.

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23
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List two perspectives under the AWS CAF.

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Business Perspective and Security Perspective

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Which AWS tool reviews architectures against the Well-Architected Framework pillars?

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AWS Well-Architected Tool

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What is a key benefit of the Sustainability pillar?

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Minimizes environmental impact by reducing energy consumption.

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What principle under Reliability helps in managing failures before they happen?

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Test recovery procedures

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27
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True or False: Performance Efficiency encourages experimenting with different resources.

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True

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28
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Which pillar includes the principle of enabling traceability?

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Security

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How does the Cost Optimization pillar advise to measure efficiency?

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Use AWS CloudWatch to monitor usage and efficiency.

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30
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Which tool helps track AWS usage and carbon footprint?

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AWS Customer Carbon Footprint Tool

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What does the term ‘right sizing’ refer to?

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Matching instance types and sizes to workload needs to reduce costs.

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True or False: Security should only be applied at the outermost layer.

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False

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33
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Which AWS service provides governance in operational excellence?

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AWS CloudFormation

34
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Why is it recommended to use managed services under the Sustainability pillar?

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Managed services automate resource management, reducing energy waste.

35
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Name an AWS service that assists with managing and analyzing costs.

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AWS Cost Explorer

36
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Explain the ‘Principle of Least Privilege’ in Security.

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It limits access rights to only what is necessary for users to perform their roles.

37
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Which AWS service supports change management under Reliability?

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AWS CloudTrail

38
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Describe a benefit of serverless architecture in Performance Efficiency.

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Reduces the need to manage infrastructure and scales automatically with demand.

39
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What AWS service provides identity management essential for security?

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AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management)

40
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Fill in the blank: The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework includes __ perspectives.

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six

41
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What principle of Operational Excellence involves refining procedures regularly?

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Refine operations procedures frequently.

42
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What is the key focus of the Cost Optimization pillar?

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Delivering business value while minimizing costs.

43
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Which tool helps companies track AWS service emissions?

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AWS Customer Carbon Footprint Tool

44
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True or False: CAF helps in aligning organizational capabilities with cloud goals.

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True

45
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Why should systems be prepared to scale horizontally?

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To increase system availability by avoiding a single point of failure.

46
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Explain the concept of ‘mechanical sympathy’ in Performance Efficiency.

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Being aware of AWS service details to optimize workload performance.

47
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Fill in the blank: Security includes __ traceability and __ identity foundation.

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enabling, implementing

48
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What does the Sustainability pillar recommend for workload flexibility?

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Adopt new, efficient hardware and software as they become available.

49
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What AWS service is recommended for automatic scaling in Performance Efficiency?

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AWS Auto Scaling

50
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Which design principle in Reliability helps avoid over-provisioning?

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Stop guessing capacity needs

51
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Define ‘game days’ as used in Operational Excellence.

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Simulated events to test system performance under stress.

52
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List two AWS services supporting data encryption for Security.

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AWS KMS and Amazon S3

53
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True or False: Observability is part of Operational Excellence.

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True

54
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How does the Cost Optimization pillar view data center operations?

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Encourages reducing dependency on in-house data centers.

55
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Why is experimentation important in Performance Efficiency?

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It allows testing different approaches to find the best-performing solution.

56
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Name a tool AWS offers for reviewing workloads against best practices.

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AWS Well-Architected Tool

57
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Fill in the blank: Cost Optimization encourages analyzing expenditure to improve __.

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ROI (Return on Investment)

58
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Why is the ‘Principle of Least Privilege’ important in Security?

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It limits the risk of unauthorized access by only granting necessary permissions.

59
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Explain the AWS Shared Responsibility Model.

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AWS manages security of the cloud; customers manage security in the cloud.

60
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True or False: The CAF Operations Perspective focuses on service reliability.

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True

61
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Which AWS tool offers expert-reviewed answers for technical questions?

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AWS re:Post

62
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What is the purpose of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework’s People Perspective?

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To bridge technology and business and support cultural transformation.

63
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What does AWS IQ provide for customers?

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Access to certified AWS experts for project work.

64
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Describe the benefit of ‘disposable resources’ in AWS design.

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Allows for easy replacement of resources, increasing flexibility and fault tolerance.

65
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What does the Performance Efficiency pillar suggest regarding server management?

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Use serverless architectures to avoid direct server management.

66
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How does the Sustainability pillar address hardware utilization?

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Maximizes utilization to reduce idle resources and energy consumption.

67
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Why is automation recommended in Security?

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To reduce human error and enhance security consistency.

68
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Name a scenario where ‘right sizing’ is essential for cost savings.

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During cloud migration to ensure efficient resource allocation.

69
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Explain the importance of managed services in reducing operational burden.

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They handle routine tasks, allowing teams to focus on business goals.

70
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What AWS service helps with operational event management?

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AWS CloudWatch

71
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Fill in the blank: The Governance Perspective of AWS CAF focuses on __ initiatives.

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orchestrating

72
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What does the Reliability pillar suggest about managing infrastructure changes?

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Automate changes to improve system stability and reduce human errors.

73
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True or False: Sustainability includes minimizing downstream impact of workloads.

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True

74
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What is the purpose of AWS Trusted Advisor?

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To provide insights on security, cost optimization, performance, and fault tolerance.

75
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List a design principle that supports reliability in AWS systems.

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Automatically recover from failure

76
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Why is ‘loose coupling’ encouraged in scalable architectures?

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It prevents one component’s failure from affecting the whole system.

77
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Describe the ‘Consumption Model’ principle in Cost Optimization.

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Only pay for resources as they are used, avoiding fixed costs.

78
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Which AWS pillar includes preparing for incident response?

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Security

79
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True or False: The Operational Excellence pillar includes performing operations as code.

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True

80
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Why should you avoid long-term credentials in Security?

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To minimize the risk of credential misuse.

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