DEA-C01 Data Security and Governance Practice Question
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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 choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The key is a KMS managed key that is enabled and ready for use
The key has KeyState 'Enabled' and Origin 'AWS_KMS', which means it is an AWS KMS managed key that is enabled and ready for use. Option B is incorrect because Origin 'AWS_KMS' indicates the key material is generated by AWS, not imported. Option C is incorrect because a key scheduled for deletion would have KeyState 'PendingDeletion'. Option D is incorrect because KeyState 'Enabled' means the key is not disabled.
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.
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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.
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