DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
Network Topology
A developer runs the AWS CLI command shown in the exhibit. What is the output indicating?
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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The secret contains a username and password in JSON format.
The `aws secretsmanager get-secret-value` command returns the secret's value in the `SecretString` field, which typically contains a JSON object with the username and password. Option A is incorrect because the command succeeded, indicating the secret is accessible. Option B is incorrect because secrets are encrypted at rest by default. Option C is incorrect because the output includes the version ID but does not indicate rotation.
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 secret value is not accessible.
Why it's wrong here
The secret is encrypted at rest by default, and the command successfully retrieves the secret, so it is accessible.
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The secret is not encrypted.
Why it's wrong here
The secret is encrypted at rest; the output shows the decrypted value, so this option is incorrect.
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The secret has been rotated.
Why it's wrong here
The output shows the secret version, not rotation status; there is no indication of rotation.
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The secret contains a username and password in JSON format.
Why this is correct
The output displays the secret value in JSON format containing both a username and password, which is the expected result of retrieving a secret.
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