Practice 1 Flashcards
Insert the missing deployment model.
Cloud-based, on-premises, and ….
Cloud-based, on-premises, and
Hybrid
Insert the missing benefit of cloud computing.
Cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and…
Cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and security
Complete the full name of AWS EC2.
AWS blank Cloud Compute
AWS Elastic Cloud Compute
Which instances are best used when you have compute-intensive needs?
The best used instances for this need are: Compute Optimized Instances
Which instaces are best used when you are working with large datasets on local storage?
The best used instances for this need are: Storage Optimized Instances
Which pricing model lets you pay only for what you use?
On Demand Instances
Which pricing model is the most expensive?
Dedicated Hosts
What do we need to have in place to handle changes in demand?
We need to design a scalable Architecture
What are the three types of configurations to control the instance capacity?
- Minimum capacity
- Desired number
- Maximum capacity
What is the Elastic Load Balancing service a single point of contact for?
Incoming web traffic
What does components do with each other?
They communicate
What is AWS SNS short for?
Simple Notification Service
What kind of system is AWS SNS?
AWS SNS is a notification system
What kind of system is AWS SQS?
AWS SQS is a queuing service
What does AWS SQS do?
AWS SQS adds messages in a queue
AWS handles the infrastructure behind serverless. What is important to know?
I do not have to think about servers. I
only have to think about code
What kind of service is AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service
What do you pay for when using AWS Lambdas?
You only pay for what you use
What does containers do?
Containers let you package code in a single Object
Which platform do AWS ECS support? This playform lets you build, test, and deploy applications.
AWS ECS supports Docker
What step should be taken by a customer when conducting Pen testing on AWS?
Request and wait for approval from the customer’s security team, and then conduct testing.
Whch Amazon EC2 pricing model is the MOST cost-efficient for an uninterruptible workload that runs once a year for 24 hours?
On-demand Instances
How do Amazon EC2 Auto-scaling Groups help achieve high availability for a web application?
They automatically add or replace instances across multiple Availability Zones when the application needs it
Which AWS feature will reduce the customer’s total cost of ownership (TCO)?
Elastic computing
NOTE: EC is the capacity to increase/decrease capacity with addition or removal of investment
A Cloud Practitioner must determine if any security groups in AWS account have been provisioned to allow unrestricted access for specific ports.
What is the simplest way to do this?
Run AWS trusted advisor and review the findings
A company wants to expand from one AWS Region into a second.
What does the company need to do to start supporting the new region?
Begin deploying resources in the second region
What is an Availability Zone in AWS?
One or more physical data centers
Accordign to the AWS Well-Architected Framework, what change management steps should be taken to achieve reliability in the AWS Cloud?
- Use AWS Config to generate inventory of AWS resources
- Use AWS Cloudtrail to record AWS API calls into an auditable log file
A company’s application has flexible start and end times.
Which Amazon EC2 pricing model will be the MOST cost-effective?
Spot instances
NOTE: This is correct if the workload is interruptible. If the workload is non-interruptible, the most cost-effective would be On-demand instances
A company wants to set up a highly available wokrload in AWS with a disaster recovery plan that will allow the company to recover in case of a regional service interruption.
Which configuration will meet these requirements?
Run on two Availability Zones in one AWS Region, using another AWS region for the disaster recovery site
NOTE: Run on two availability zones -> this is for High Availability
Using another AWS Region -> this is for disaster recovery
Which AWS characterists make AWS cost effective for a workload with dynamic user demand?
- Elasticity
- PAYG pricing
What is the relationship between Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
Regions contain availability zones
What is one of the advantages of the Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)?
It simplifies relational database administration tasks
The AWS Cloud’s multiple Regions are an example of…
Global Infrastructure
What is the benefit of using AWS managed services, such as Amazon ElastiCache and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)?
They simplify patching and updating underlying OSs
If a customer needs to audit the change management of AWS resources, which AWS service should the customer use?
AWS Config
The use of what AWS feature or service allows companies to track and categorize spending on a detailed level?
Cost allocation tags
What technology enables compute capacity to adjust as loads change?
Auto scaling
Which deployment model enables customers to fully trade their capital IT expenses for operational expenses?
Cloud
A company that does business online needs to deliver new functionality in an iterative manner, minimizing the time to market.
Which AWS feature can provide this?
Agility
keyword - “quickly!”
