AWS SDK Quiz

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What is the primary function of the AWS Software Development Kit (AWS SDK)?

To enable monitoring of AWS account usage

To allow programmatic access to AWS services through libraries (correct)

To provide graphical interfaces for AWS services

To automatically scale AWS resources based on load

Which of the following is NOT a type of SDK mentioned in the content?

Language-specific APIs

IoT Device SDKs

Mobile SDKs

Web Application SDKs (correct)

What role do IAM roles play within AWS services?

They are used solely for data encryption within AWS.

They provide users with account-level permissions.

They allow AWS services to perform actions on behalf of users. (correct)

They enable direct user access to AWS services.

Which IAM tool is designed to provide account-level credential status?

IAM Credentials Report Signup and view all the answers

What information does the IAM Access Advisor provide?

Service permissions granted to a user and their last access time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the document mentioned?

For personal use and exam preparation Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate materials?

Stephane Maarek Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if the document is obtained unlawfully?

Contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Signup and view all the answers

What does the disclaimer at the beginning of the document indicate?

The content is copyrighted and for personal use only Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated about the distribution of the document?

It is not allowed outside of personal use Signup and view all the answers

What additional resources are hinted at in the document?

Extra practice exams Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized for individuals preparing for the exam?

To use the document as a primary study resource Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals do if they received the slides from an unauthorized website?

Reach out to the provided email address Signup and view all the answers

What is the default performance mode for EFS at the time of creation?

General Purpose Signup and view all the answers

Which throughput mode allows you to set performance independently of your storage size?

Provisioned Throughput Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Elastic throughput mode?

To adaptively scale throughput based on workload Signup and view all the answers

Which storage class is specifically designed for frequently accessed files?

Standard Signup and view all the answers

How does the bursting throughput mode define its base throughput?

By 1 TB equal to 50 MiB/s plus burst capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a Reserved Instance?

It allows for long-term planning and potential discounts Signup and view all the answers

How are prices for Spot Instances determined?

They vary based on current demand and maximum bid price Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum potential discount that can be achieved with Spot Instances compared to On-Demand pricing?

Up to 90% Signup and view all the answers

Which pricing strategy allows you to pay a certain amount per hour for room types like King or Suite over a specific period?

Savings Plans Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the current spot price exceeds your maximum bid during a Spot Instance reservation?

You can choose to stop or terminate your instance Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Capacity Reservations from other types of reservations?

They guarantee a room at full price even if not used Signup and view all the answers

Which option allows you to book an entire building of the resort?

Dedicated Hosts Signup and view all the answers

What is the price range per hour for On-Demand services as given in the example?

$0.10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Elastic File System (EFS) compared to Elastic Block Store (EBS)?

EFS can mount to multiple instances across availability zones. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scalability involves increasing the instance size?

Vertical Scalability Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant drawback of EFS compared to EBS?

EFS has a higher price point than EBS. Signup and view all the answers

What defines horizontal scalability?

Adding more instances to manage increased load. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of EFS, what does POSIX stand for?

Portable Operating System Interface Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes vertical scalability?

Increasing resources for a single instance to enhance performance. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes scalability from high availability?

High availability ensures system accessibility at all times. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using EFS for file sharing?

It allows multiple Linux instances to access shared files. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Spot Block?

It blocks interruptions for a specified period from 1 to 6 hours. Signup and view all the answers

When should Spot Instances NOT be used?

For critical jobs or databases. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to terminate a Spot Instance?

Cancel the Spot Request and then terminate the instance. Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is recommended for allocating Spot Instances in a Spot Fleet?

priceCapacityOptimized Signup and view all the answers

What typically characterizes the 'diversified' strategy in Spot Fleets?

It prioritizes availability and distributes across all pools. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of Spot Fleets?

They attempt to meet target capacity within price constraints. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the maximum number of Spot Instances that a Spot Fleet can launch?

The total costs and capacity of selected pools. Signup and view all the answers

What can be defined in a Spot Fleet's launch pools?

Instance type, availability zone, and user-defined prices. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a strategy for allocating Spot Instances?

highAvailability Signup and view all the answers

What can users define as a pricing option for Spot Instances?

A maximum user-defined price. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Course

Course taught by Stéphane Maarek
Covers the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam (SAA-C03)
Exam is challenging, the course will be long and interesting
Basic IT knowledge is required
Course includes videos
Covers over 30 AWS services

Disclaimer

Slides are copyrighted strictly for personal use only
This document is for students enrolled in the course
Do not share
Contact [email protected] for obtaining the slides from an unauthorized vendor

Table of Contents (Page 3)

Getting Started with AWS
AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Amazon EC2 - Basics
Amazon EC2 - Associate
Amazon EC2 - Instance Storage
High Availability & Scalability
RDS, Aurora & ElastiCache
Amazon Route 53
Classic Solutions Architecture
Amazon S3

Table of Contents (Page 4)

Amazon S3 - Advanced
Amazon S3 - Security
CloudFront & Global Accelerator
AWS Storage Extras
AWS Integration & Messaging
Containers on AWS
Serverless Overview
Serverless Architectures
Databases in AWS
Data & Analytics

Table of Contents (Page 5)

Machine Learning
AWS Monitoring, Audit & Performance
Advanced Identity in AWS
AWS Security & Encryption
Amazon VPC
Disaster Recovery & Migrations
More Solutions Architecture
Other Services
White Papers & Architectures
Exam Preparation
Congratulations

About Me (Page 9)

Instructor: Stéphane Maarek
IT consultant & AWS Solutions Architect, Developer & SysOps
Worked with AWS for many years
Veteran Instructor on AWS (Certifications, CloudFormation, Lambda, EC2...)
Contact information (GitHub, LinkedIn, Medium, Twitter)

What's AWS? (Page 10)

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a Cloud Provider
Provides servers and services on demand
Revolutionized IT
Powers large websites like Amazon.com & Netflix

What We'll Learn (Page 11)

List of AWS Services covered in the course
Includes services like EC2, ECS, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, Auto Scaling, IAM, KMS, S3, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, CloudTrail, API Gateway, and more

My SAA-C03 Certification (Page 8)

Candidate: Stéphane Maarek
Candidate ID: AWS
Exam Date: Sep 02, 2022
Candidate Score: 961
Result: PASS

AWS Cloud Usage Details (Page 16)

In 2023, AWS had $90 billion in annual revenue
AWS accounts for 31% of the 2024 Q1 market
Microsoft is 2nd with 25% market share
Leader of the AWS Cloud Market for the 13th year in a row
Over 1,000,000 active users

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