Amazon Amazon Certifications CLF-C01 Questions & Answers

• Question 481:

  A company runs a MySQL database in its on-premises data center. The company wants to run a copy of this database in the AWS Cloud. Which AWS service would support this workload?

  A. Amazon RDS

  B. Amazon Neptune

  C. Amazon ElastiCache for Redis

  D. Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (Amazon QLDB)

  Correct Answer: A

  A. Amazon RDS

  RDS supports Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.

• Question 482:

  A company wants to migrate its on-premises application to the AWS Cloud. The company is legally obligated to retain certain data in its on- premises data center. Which AWS service or feature will support this requirement?

  A. AWS Wavelength

  B. AWS Local Zones

  C. VMware Cloud on AWS

  D. AWS Outposts

  Correct Answer: D

  D. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools to virtually any data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. AWS Outposts provides the flexibility to choose between on-premises, AWS, or both, depending on specific business requirements. This service allows the company to keep certain data in its on-premises data center while still being able to migrate its application to the AWS Cloud.

• Question 483:

  Which perspective of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) connects technology and business?

  A. Operations

  B. People

  C. Security

  D. Governance

  Correct Answer: A

  A, the Operations perspective of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) focuses on the operational processes and practices necessary to support the cloud environment and enable business outcomes. It helps connect technology and business by providing guidance on how to manage operational aspects of the cloud environment, such as service management, monitoring, automation, and incident management, in alignment with business objectives.

• Question 484:

  A company wants to give its customers the ability to view specific data that is hosted in Amazon S3 buckets. The company wants to keep control over the full datasets that the company shares with the customers. Which S3 feature will meet these requirements?

  A. S3 Storage Lens

  B. S3 Cross-Region Replication (CRR)

  C. S3 Versioning

  D. S3 Access Points

  Correct Answer: D

  D. S3 Access Points is an S3 feature that allows a company to create unique hostnames that are attached to specific S3 buckets. These hostnames provide a way for customers to access specific data in the bucket while allowing the company to maintain control over the full dataset. S3 Access Points allows a company to set limits on the specific actions that customers can perform on the data they access, and it also provides a way to track access and usage for billing purposes.

• Question 485:

  A company needs to optimize the cost of its compute resources.

  Which type of workload should the company run on Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances?

  A. A steady-state workload that requires a particular EC2 instance configuration for a long period of time

  B. A short-term workload that can be interrupted

  C. A steady-state workload that does not require a long-term commitment

  D. A short-term workload that cannot be interrupted

  Correct Answer: A

  A. A steady-state workload that requires a particular EC2 instance configuration for a long period of time.

  Amazon EC2 Reserved Instances are ideal for workloads that require a specific instance type and are expected to run for a long time. They offer a significant discount compared to On-Demand instances, making them cost-effective for steady-state workloads that can be planned in advance. They are not suitable for short-term workloads that can be interrupted or stopped, as the discount is applied only for instances that are running for the entire duration of the reservation.

• Question 486:

  Which benefit of the AWS Cloud helps companies achieve lower usage costs because of the aggregate usage of all AWS users?

  A. No need to guess capacity

  B. Ability to go global in minutes

  C. Economies of scale

  D. Increased speed and agility

  Correct Answer: C

  C. Economies of scale refer to the cost advantage experienced by a company when it increases its output. The same principle applies to AWS since it has a large user base that generates significant demand for cloud computing resources. AWS can take advantage of this by purchasing and operating resources in bulk, which results in lower costs per unit. AWS passes these savings on to customers in the form of lower prices, making it an attractive option for companies looking to optimize their usage costs.

• Question 487:

  A company wants to use the latest technologies and wants to minimize its capital investment. Instead of upgrading on-premises infrastructure, the company wants to move to the AWS Cloud. Which AWS Cloud benefit does this scenario describe?

  A. Increased speed to market

  B. The trade of infrastructure expenses for operating expenses

  C. Massive economies of scale

  D. The ability to go global in minutes

  Correct Answer: B

  "The trade of infrastructure expenses for operating expenses," which is option B.

  Moving to the AWS Cloud allows the company to minimize capital investment in infrastructure and instead pay for only what they use on a pay-as-you-go basis. This model reduces up-front costs and allows companies to scale up or down as needed, making it a more cost-effective option than on-premises infrastructure. This shift from CapEx to OpEx is one of the main benefits of using cloud services like AWS

• Question 488:

  A company's user base needs to remotely access virtual desktop computers from the internet. Which AWS service provides this functionality?

  A. Amazon Connect

  B. Amazon Cognito

  C. Amazon Workspaces

  D. Amazon AppStream 2.0

  Correct Answer: C

  C. Amazon WorkSpaces.The AWS service that provides the functionality of remotely accessing virtual desktop computers from the internet is Amazon WorkSpaces. Amazon WorkSpaces is a managed, secure cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that allows users to access their desktop applications and documents from anywhere, on any supported device. Amazon Connect is a cloud-based contact center service, Amazon Cognito is a user authentication and identity management service, and Amazon AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service.

• Question 489:

  A company wants to receive alerts to monitor its overall operating costs for its AWS public cloud infrastructure. Which AWS offering will meet these requirements?

  A. Amazon EventBridge

  B. Compute Savings Plans

  C. AWS Budgets

  D. Migration Evaluator

  Correct Answer: C

  C. AWS Budgets. Allows users to set custom cost and usage budgets that notify them when they exceed (or are forecasted to exceed) their desired thresholds. This service can be used to monitor overall operating costs for AWS infrastructure.

• Question 490:

  A company wants its AWS usage to be more sustainable. The company wants to track, measure, review, and forecast polluting emissions that result from its AWS applications. Which AWS service or tool can the company use to meet these requirements?

  A. AWS Health Dashboard

  B. AWS customer carbon footprint tool

  C. AWS Support Center

  D. Amazon QuickSight

  Correct Answer: B

  B. AWS customer carbon footprint tool is the correct choice for the company to track, measure, review, and forecast polluting emissions that result from its AWS applications. The AWS customer carbon footprint tool provides an estimate of the carbon emissions associated with the use of AWS services. It allows customers to measure their carbon footprint, track key metrics, and monitor progress towards reduction goals. This tool can also help customers to understand the environmental impact of their use of AWS services and identify areas for improvement.