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

Answer

Elasticity refers to the ability to automatically provision and de-provision resources to precisely match demand, avoiding both under- and over-provisioning.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

AWS CloudFormation

Answer

AWS CloudFormation lets you define your entire infrastructure in JSON or YAML templates and provision it consistently and repeatedly.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Treat servers as cattle, not pets

Answer

The 'cattle not pets' principle means servers are disposable and interchangeable — when one fails, it's replaced automatically rather than manually nursed back to health.

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

Answer

Deploying in multiple Regions reduces latency for globally distributed users and provides geographic redundancy for disaster recovery purposes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Performance Efficiency

Answer

The Performance Efficiency pillar focuses on using computing resources efficiently and maintaining that efficiency as demand changes and technologies evolve.

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CCP AWS Cloud Architecture and Design Principles 2