DEA-C01 Data Security and Governance Practice Question
This DEA-C01 practice question tests your understanding of data security and governance. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Network Topology
A data engineer uses the AWS CLI to list KMS keys and describe one. The output shows two keys. The described key has KeyState 'Enabled' and Origin 'AWS_KMS'. Which statement is true about this key?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The key is a KMS managed key that is enabled and ready for use
Option C is correct. The key has Origin 'AWS_KMS', which means it is a KMS managed key (not imported). The KeyState 'Enabled' means it can be used for encryption and decryption. Option A is incorrect because it is not imported (Origin 'AWS_KMS'). Option B is incorrect because the key is not disabled. Option D is incorrect because the key is not pending deletion.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The key is a KMS managed key that is enabled and ready for use
Why this is correct
Origin 'AWS_KMS' and KeyState 'Enabled' indicate it is a managed, enabled key.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The key material was imported from an external source
Why it's wrong here
Origin 'AWS_KMS' means the key material is generated by KMS, not imported.
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The key is scheduled for deletion
Why it's wrong here
There is no indication of pending deletion.
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The key is disabled and cannot be used
Why it's wrong here
KeyState 'Enabled' means it is enabled.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which DEA-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Data Security and Governance — This question tests Data Security and Governance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The key is a KMS managed key that is enabled and ready for use — Option C is correct. The key has Origin 'AWS_KMS', which means it is a KMS managed key (not imported). The KeyState 'Enabled' means it can be used for encryption and decryption. Option A is incorrect because it is not imported (Origin 'AWS_KMS'). Option B is incorrect because the key is not disabled. Option D is incorrect because the key is not pending deletion.
What should I do if I get this DEA-C01 question wrong?
Identify which DEA-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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