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ANS-C01 Network Security, Compliance and Governance Practice Question

A company needs to provide temporary, limited-privilege credentials to users so they can access AWS resources from mobile apps. Which AWS service should they use?

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 Security Token Service (STS)

AWS Security Token Service (STS) enables you to request temporary, limited-privilege credentials for users, which is ideal for mobile apps. Option A (KMS) is used for encryption key management, not credential generation. Option B (Cognito user pools) provides user identity management but does not directly issue temporary AWS credentials. Option D (IAM user with access keys) provides long-term credentials, not temporary.

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 Key Management Service (KMS)

    Why it's wrong here

    KMS is for encryption keys.

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    Amazon Cognito user pools

    Why it's wrong here

    Cognito is for user authentication, not temporary AWS credentials.

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    AWS Security Token Service (STS)

    Why this is correct

    STS provides temporary, limited-privilege credentials.

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    IAM user with access keys

    Why it's wrong here

    Access keys are long-term credentials.

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