AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Practice Question

The correct answer is that costs for physical security measures would decrease. When migrating from an on-premises data center to AWS, the costs associated with securing the physical facility (e.g., guards, surveillance, access control) are eliminated for the customer. Under the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud, which includes managing and controlling the physical security of the data center facilities.

• Subscription costs for software licenses may not necessarily decrease. While AWS offers license-included models, it also supports a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model. The total cost depends on the specific software and licensing agreements.
• Costs associated with bandwidth are not eliminated but shifted. On-premises internet connectivity costs are replaced by AWS data transfer costs, which can vary and potentially increase depending on usage.
• Professional training costs for IT staff would also shift. While the need for training on on-premises hardware would decrease, the staff would require new training on AWS services and cloud architecture principles.