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AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Information

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is an entry-level certification for individuals looking to understand the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This exam is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals who need a general understanding of cloud computing and AWS services. It does not require prior cloud experience, making it an ideal starting point for those new to the field.

Exam Overview

The CLF-C02 exam consists of multiple-choice and multiple-response questions. It is a 90-minute test that costs $100 USD. AWS does not publicly disclose the passing score, but candidates should aim for at least 70% to pass. The exam is available in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

Exam Objectives

This exam covers four key areas: cloud concepts, security and compliance, technology, and billing and pricing. Cloud concepts include the benefits of cloud computing, the AWS global infrastructure, and the shared responsibility model. Security and compliance focus on AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), compliance programs, and best security practices. The technology section tests knowledge of AWS compute, storage, networking, and databases, as well as the AWS Well-Architected Framework and serverless computing. Finally, billing and pricing cover AWS pricing models, total cost of ownership, and AWS support plans.

Who Should Take This Exam?

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is suitable for individuals who want to learn about cloud computing and its business applications. It is beneficial for professionals in sales, finance, project management, and other roles that interact with cloud technology. It is also useful for those planning to pursue advanced AWS certifications.

How to Prepare

To prepare for the CLF-C02 exam, candidates should review the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide and take advantage of AWS’s Free Tier for hands-on experience. AWS also offers training through its Skill Builder platform, which includes practice questions and study materials. Additionally, taking practice exams can help candidates identify areas where they need improvement.

Summary

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is a foundational certification that validates a broad understanding of AWS services and cloud concepts. It is an excellent starting point for professionals who want to build cloud expertise or advance in cloud-related careers.

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  • Questions: 15
  • Time: Unlimited
  • Included Topics:
    Cloud Concepts
    Security and Compliance
    Cloud Technology and Services
    Billing, Pricing, and Support
Question 1 of 15

When comparing managed database services to compute services where the customer provisions virtual servers, which statement correctly summarizes the shift in operational responsibility?

  • Customers are responsible for physical hardware maintenance with compute services, whereas AWS assumes this responsibility with its managed database offerings.

  • AWS’s responsibility is diminished with managed database services, as the customer must oversee patching and upgrades, just as they would with provisioned compute services.

  • With managed database services, AWS takes on more of the database management tasks typically handled by the customer with compute services where they control virtual servers.

  • The level of responsibility for the customer and AWS remains constant whether using managed database services or compute services where the customer maintains virtual servers.

Question 2 of 15

A retail company wishes to monitor customer transactions as they occur to gain immediate insights and respond to patterns promptly. Which service should they implement to process this high-velocity data and perform analytics in a timely manner?

  • Amazon QuickSight

  • Amazon Kinesis

  • Amazon Athena

  • AWS Glue

Question 3 of 15

A business is looking to implement a solution that would allow them to automate the setup of their computing resources for various environments such as development, testing, and production. The solution should support codification of infrastructure to enable consistent deployments. Which service should they use to best meet these requirements?

  • Infrastructure as Code service

  • Auto Scaling service

  • Management Console

  • Command Line Interface

Question 4 of 15

Which managed AWS service would be the BEST choice for implementing a highly scalable NoSQL database capable of handling millions of read and write requests per second?

  • Amazon DynamoDB

  • Amazon EKS

  • Amazon ECS

  • Amazon RDS

Question 5 of 15

Which AWS connectivity option lets you establish an encrypted IPsec tunnel between your on-premises data center and an Amazon VPC by using your existing internet connection-thereby avoiding the need for a dedicated physical line?

  • AWS Snowmobile

  • AWS Direct Connect

  • AWS Site-to-Site VPN

  • Amazon Kinesis Data Streams

Question 6 of 15

A company is developing a web application that requires fully-managed, event-driven compute capabilities to execute short-duration, stateless functions in response to HTTP requests without managing infrastructure. Which service BEST fits these requirements?

  • Amazon ECS

  • AWS Fargate

  • Amazon EC2

  • AWS Lambda

Question 7 of 15

A company needs to run a steady-state workload for a duration of 3 years and is seeking cost savings while maintaining flexibility to change instance families and regions when opportunities arise. Which compute purchasing option should they consider?

  • On-Demand Instances

  • Dedicated Hosts

  • Spot Instances

  • Savings Plans

Question 8 of 15

Which service is BEST suited for helping a company develop a comprehensive strategy for migrating applications, workloads, and databases to the cloud?

  • Well-Architected Tool

  • Managed Services

  • Migration Hub

  • Cost Explorer

Question 9 of 15

As part of meeting compliance requirements, your client needs to guarantee the protection of their customer information when it is stored in the cloud as well as safeguarding the data during transfer to and from their cloud storage solution. Which approach would best fulfill these requirements?

  • Enabling encryption for stored data using service-managed keys and requiring encrypted connections for data transfer

  • Engaging a third-party service for end-to-end data encryption without utilizing built-in cloud service features

  • Activating a web application firewall for incoming and outgoing data and applying hardware security modules for stored data

  • Securing data at rest with Identity and Access Management permissions and data in transit with virtual private networks

Question 10 of 15

You are running a steady, predictable application workload on AWS that requires consistent performance over the next year. Which compute purchasing option is the MOST cost-effective for your needs?

  • Spot Instances

  • Reserved Instances

  • On-Demand Instances

  • Dedicated Hosts

Question 11 of 15

A company has set up a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) with public and private subnets. The instances in the private subnet must retrieve updates from the internet, but should not be directly accessible from external sources. Which component should the company use to allow these instances to connect to the internet while ensuring they remain private?

  • NAT Gateway

  • Peering Connection

  • Virtual Private Gateway

  • Internet Gateway

Question 12 of 15

In a company's transition to the cloud, which responsibility is the company accountable for when using Amazon EC2?

  • Ensuring the uptime of hypervisors and physical servers

  • Configuring security settings for the operating system and applications

  • Maintaining the physical security of the data centers

  • Protecting the underlying infrastructure from physical threats

Question 13 of 15

Which AWS service provides customers with self-service, on-demand access to AWS compliance reports and allows them to review and accept agreements such as the Business Associate Addendum (BAA)?

  • AWS Artifact

  • AWS Config

  • AWS Trusted Advisor

  • AWS Security Hub

Question 14 of 15

A company needs to store large volumes of transactional data for at least one year, but will only access it frequently during the first 30 days after creation. After that period, the data is rarely accessed. Which storage service and tier should be recommended for the most cost-effective solution?

  • Amazon S3 Glacier

  • Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive

  • Amazon S3 Standard-Infrequent Access (S3 Standard-IA)

  • Amazon S3 Standard

Question 15 of 15

A startup is developing a social media application that expects varying levels of traffic throughout the day, with potential viral spikes. The team wants to ensure their application can handle these unpredictable loads without any service interruptions or performance degradation. Which AWS Cloud characteristic should they leverage to fulfill this requirement?

  • Fixed allocation of compute and storage resources

  • Increased durability of stored data

  • High availability and elasticity of cloud resources

  • Global reach through a single regional deployment