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DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
Which TWO AWS services can be used to centrally manage database credentials securely? (Choose two.)
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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AWS Secrets Manager
Options A and E are correct. AWS Secrets Manager is specifically designed to centrally manage secrets, including database credentials, with features like automatic rotation. AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store can also securely store secrets (e.g., using SecureString parameters). Option B (AWS CloudFormation) is incorrect because it is an infrastructure-as-code service, not a secrets manager. Option C (Amazon S3) is incorrect because it is an object storage service, not designed for secret storage. Option D (AWS IAM) is incorrect because it manages access permissions and identities, not secrets.
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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AWS Secrets Manager
Why this is correct
Managed service for secrets.
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AWS CloudFormation
Why it's wrong here
Infrastructure as code, not secret management.
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Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
S3 is object storage, not for secrets.
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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM manages access, not secrets.
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AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store
Why this is correct
Can store secrets securely.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
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