CCP AWS Cloud Architecture and Design Principles 2

Question 1

What does 'elasticity' mean in the context of AWS cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

Automatically scaling resources up or down to match current demand

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The ability to stretch physical cables longer

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Reserving maximum capacity at all times

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Distributing data across multiple regions

Question 2

Which AWS service enables you to model and provision infrastructure as code using templates?

Accepted Answer

AWS CloudFormation

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AWS OpsWorks

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AWS Elastic Beanstalk

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AWS Systems Manager

Question 3

Which design principle recommends replacing failed components automatically rather than fixing them in place?

Accepted Answer

Treat servers as cattle, not pets

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Infrastructure as Code

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Defense in Depth

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Principle of Least Privilege

Question 4

What is the benefit of using multiple AWS Regions for a global application?

Accepted Answer

Reduced latency for users in different geographic locations and improved disaster recovery

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Lower storage costs

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Simplified IAM management

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Automatic Reserved Instance discounts

Question 5

Which AWS Well-Architected pillar focuses on using cloud resources efficiently to deliver business value?

Accepted Answer

Performance Efficiency

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Reliability

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Cost Optimization

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Operational Excellence

Question 6

What does 'infrastructure as code' (IaC) mean in cloud architecture?

Accepted Answer

Defining and managing infrastructure through machine-readable configuration files

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Writing application code that runs on servers

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Using GUI consoles to configure services

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Manually scripting server configurations in bash