DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
A company is using Amazon DynamoDB and wants to ensure that all data is automatically encrypted at rest. What is the default encryption status for a new DynamoDB table?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Encryption is enabled by default using an AWS-owned key.
All new DynamoDB tables are encrypted at rest by default using an AWS-owned key. Option A is wrong because encryption is not optional; it is always enabled by default. Option B is wrong because encryption is enabled by default, not disabled. Option D is wrong because the default key is AWS-owned, not a customer-managed key.
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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Encryption is optional and can be enabled during table creation.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is not optional; it is always on.
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Encryption is disabled by default and must be enabled manually.
Why it's wrong here
DynamoDB tables are encrypted by default.
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Encryption is enabled by default using an AWS-owned key.
Why this is correct
Default encryption uses AWS-owned KMS keys.
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Encryption is enabled by default using a customer-managed key.
Why it's wrong here
Customer-managed keys must be specified explicitly.
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