DOP-C02 Security and Compliance Practice Question
A company has an IAM policy that allows users to manage their own passwords and MFA devices. The policy includes a condition that requires MFA for all API operations except for changing passwords and MFA. Which THREE statements are true about this policy? (Choose THREE.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The policy uses NotAction to exclude password and MFA actions.
Options C, D, and E are correct. The policy uses NotAction to exclude password and MFA actions from the MFA requirement, and uses the aws:MultiFactorAuthPresent condition key to require MFA for all other actions. The policy must be attached to IAM users or groups to take effect. Option A is incorrect because the policy is an identity-based policy, not a role. Option B is incorrect because IAM policies do not apply to the root user.
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 policy creates an IAM role for MFA enforcement.
Why it's wrong here
It is an identity-based policy, not a role.
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The policy applies to the AWS account root user.
Why it's wrong here
Root user is not affected by IAM policies.
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The policy uses NotAction to exclude password and MFA actions.
Why this is correct
NotAction allows those actions without MFA.
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The policy uses the aws:MultiFactorAuthPresent condition key.
Why this is correct
To check if MFA is present.
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The policy must be attached to IAM users or groups.
Why this is correct
Identity-based policies are attached to users, groups, or roles.
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