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AWS Athena for Data Analysis

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What is an advantage of using AWS?

Reducing the need for on-premises IT staff

Which AWS service is responsible for monitoring AWS accounts for security threats?

Amazon GuardDuty

What is a benefit of an AWS Enterprise Support plan?

Designated support from an AWS technical account manager (TAM)

What is the primary purpose of Amazon RDS security groups?

<p>To manage network access to Amazon RDS instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What task does AWS perform automatically for Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>Encrypt data that is stored in Amazon DynamoDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Amazon RDS security groups and Amazon EC2 security groups?

<p>They are used for similar purposes but have different functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service or tool can be used to visualize and manage AWS spending and usage over time?

<p>AWS Cost Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using cloud computing services like AWS?

<p>Economies of scale and reduced prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service uses machine learning to help discover, monitor, and protect sensitive data in Amazon S3 buckets?

<p>Amazon Macie</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using AWS Global Accelerator?

<p>Improved overall availability and performance of applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Amazon RDS security groups with EC2 security groups?

<p>Any EC2 instances that are members of the EC2 security group can access the RDS instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of using AWS services for cloud migration?

<p>Increased agility and scalability for applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Amazon Athena to analyze data in Amazon S3?

<p>Reducing the complexity of ETL jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used to monitor Amazon EC2 instances for CPU and network utilization?

<p>Amazon CloudWatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Amazon Athena for data analysis?

<p>Delivering results within seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Amazon Athena considered a serverless service?

<p>There is no infrastructure to manage, and you pay only for the queries that you run</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of having an AWS Enterprise Support plan for a high-traffic web store?

<p>Priority support for critical issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Amazon Athena easy to use for data analysis?

<p>You can simply point to your data in Amazon S3, define the schema, and start querying using standard SQL</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service can be used to track costs on a detailed level by applying tags that represent business categories?

<p>Cost allocation tags</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which design principle is achieved by following the reliability pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework?

<p>Testing recovery procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using Amazon DynamoDB for a non-relational database on AWS?

<p>It allows for quick deployment without managing the underlying hardware or database software</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which task is an AWS responsibility when a workload is running in Amazon RDS?

<p>Installing the database engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service can be used to publish and manage web services that provide REST APIs?

<p>Amazon API Gateway</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following advantages of the AWS Cloud allows for quickly adapting to changes in required capacity?

<p>Ability to quickly change required capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for retaining database backups?

<p>Low-cost, durable storage for immediate retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is well-suited for a high-performance NoSQL database?

<p>Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using AWS Cloud's pay-as-you-go pricing model?

<p>Reduced upfront capital expenditures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Amazon S3 storage?

<p>Highly available and durable storage for immediate retrieval</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon Lightsail for migrating a small website and database?

<p>To quickly set up a scalable infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the AWS shared responsibility model, which task is the customer's responsibility?

<p>Updating the guest operating system on Amazon EC2 instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service can be used to track and monitor costs incurred by each application in a single AWS account?

<p>AWS Cost Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using Amazon RDS for database management?

<p>It supports scalability and high availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which storage option is suitable for hosting a static website?

<p>Amazon S3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon RDS Cross-Region Read Replicas?

<p>Increasing database scalability and availability by creating redundant copies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the A2A pub/sub functionality in Amazon SNS?

<p>Support for high-throughput, push-based, many-to-many messaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Amazon RDS for database management?

<p>It supports cross-region read replicas for improved database scalability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Amazon SNS topics in the A2A pub/sub functionality?

<p>To enable high-throughput, push-based, many-to-many messaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the A2P functionality in Amazon SNS?

<p>Scalable messaging to users via SMS, mobile push, and email</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>It is a NoSQL database service</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of using a NoSQL database like Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>It provides high scalability and high performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing a scalable database architecture?

<p>Selecting the right database type for the application</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cost optimization strategy for Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>Using reserved capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between MongoDB and Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>MongoDB is a relational database, while Amazon DynamoDB is a NoSQL database</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of architecture optimization in terms of cost governance?

<p>To continually refine workloads to be more cost-conscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service provides full control over the operating system, database installation, and configuration for hosting MySQL databases?

<p>Amazon EC2</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the AWS global infrastructure provide high availability and fault tolerance?

<p>Through multiple AWS Regions within various Availability Zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon EC2 for hosting MySQL databases?

<p>Full control over the operating system and database configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for cost optimization in terms of architecture optimization?

<p>Refining workloads to be more cost-conscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Auto Scaling policies in AWS?

<p>Scaling resources based on demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is well-suited for a high-performance NoSQL database?

<p>Amazon DynamoDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using pay-as-you-go pricing in AWS?

<p>Reducing overall costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used for storing data that is accessed less frequently, but requires rapid access when needed?

<p>S3 Standard-IA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for retaining database backups?

<p>Reducing storage costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service helps developers use loose coupling and reliable messaging between microservices?

<p>Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of using Amazon DynamoDB for a non-relational database on AWS?

<p>Improving database performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used to monitor and optimize AWS costs and usage?

<p>AWS Cost Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon RDS for database management?

<p>Simplifying database management</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used to track costs on a detailed level by applying tags that represent business categories?

<p>AWS Tag Editor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following advantages of the AWS Cloud enables companies to quickly adapt to changes in their business needs?

<p>Increase speed and agility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for retaining database backups?

<p>Low-cost, durable storage for infrequently accessed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following AWS services is well-suited for a high-performance NoSQL database?

<p>Amazon DynamoDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon RDS for database management?

<p>Fully managed database service with automated backups and patching</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cost optimization strategy for AWS?

<p>Reserved Instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon DynamoDB for a non-relational database on AWS?

<p>Scalability and high performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cost allocation strategy is most effective for tracking costs on a detailed level in AWS?

<p>Applying cost allocation tags to resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for retaining database backups?

<p>Reduced storage costs and increased scalability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon RDS Cross-Region Read Replicas for MySQL databases?

<p>Reduced latency and improved read throughput</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which database management system is most suitable for hosting MySQL databases on AWS?

<p>Amazon RDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a NoSQL database like Amazon DynamoDB for a large-scale application?

<p>Scalability and high performance for large-scale applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is best suited for a company that wants to monitor and optimize AWS costs and usage across multiple applications?

<p>AWS Cost Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for storing infrequently accessed data?

<p>Cost-effective and scalable storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NoSQL database service is well-suited for a high-performance and scalable database solution?

<p>Amazon DynamoDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon Lightsail for migrating a small website and database?

<p>Cost-effective and easy-to-use solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing a scalable database architecture in AWS?

<p>Partitioning data across multiple storage nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cost optimization strategy for Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>Deleting unused tables and reducing provisioned capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for storing data in AWS?

<p>Low-cost storage for infrequently accessed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is well-suited for a high-performance NoSQL database?

<p>Amazon DynamoDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon RDS for database management in AWS?

<p>Relational database management system capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon RDS Cross-Region Read Replicas for MySQL databases?

<p>To enhance scalability and high availability across regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration for cost optimization in terms of architecture optimization?

<p>Selecting the right storage options for infrequently accessed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using architecture optimization in terms of cost governance?

<p>Refined workloads to create more cost-conscious systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon DynamoDB for a non-relational database on AWS?

<p>To enhance scalability and high availability for large-scale applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service provides full control over the operating system, database installation, and configuration for hosting MySQL databases?

<p>Amazon EC2</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the AWS global infrastructure offer high availability and fault tolerance to its users?

<p>By using a combination of multiple AWS Regions, Availability Zones, low-latency networks, and redundant power supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cost optimization strategy for Amazon DynamoDB?

<p>Optimizing data retrieval patterns to reduce read and write capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which storage option is suitable for hosting a static website?

<p>Amazon S3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Amazon S3 topics in the A2A pub/sub functionality?

<p>To enable high-throughput, push-based, many-to-many messaging between distributed systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for cost optimization in terms of architecture optimization?

<p>Refining workloads to be more cost-conscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 Standard-IA for storing data?

<p>Low-cost storage for infrequently accessed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two AWS features can help an online retail company migrate its on-premises workload to AWS and handle a seasonal workload increase in a cost-effective manner?

<p>Pay-as-you-go pricing and Auto Scaling policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is well-suited for a high-performance NoSQL database?

<p>Amazon DynamoDB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Auto Scaling policies in AWS?

<p>Automatic scaling of resources based on demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service helps developers use loose coupling and reliable messaging between microservices?

<p>Amazon SNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon S3 for storing infrequently accessed data?

<p>Low-cost storage for infrequently accessed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used for monitoring and optimizing AWS costs and usage across multiple applications?

<p>AWS Cost Explorer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Amazon DynamoDB for a non-relational database on AWS?

<p>High-performance and scalable storage for non-relational databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used for storing data that is accessed less frequently, but requires rapid access when needed?

<p>Amazon S3 Standard-IA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using pay-as-you-go pricing in AWS?

<p>Cost-effective and flexible pricing for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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