ANS-C01 Network Security, Compliance and Governance Practice Question
A company wants to securely store secrets such as database credentials and API keys. Which TWO AWS services can be used for this purpose? (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 Systems Manager Parameter Store
(AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store) and Option D (AWS Secrets Manager) are correct. Parameter Store can store secrets securely with encryption and integrates with AWS KMS. Secrets Manager is designed for secrets with automatic rotation and fine-grained access control. Option B (Amazon S3) is not secure by default and requires additional configuration. Option C (AWS CloudFormation) is for infrastructure as code, not for storing secrets. Option E (AWS Identity and Access Management) is for managing users and roles, not for storing 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 Systems Manager Parameter Store
Why this is correct
Parameter Store can store secrets securely with encryption.
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Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
S3 is not designed for secret storage; requires additional encryption and access controls.
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AWS CloudFormation
Why it's wrong here
CloudFormation is for provisioning infrastructure, not for storing secrets.
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AWS Secrets Manager
Why this is correct
Secrets Manager is purpose-built for storing secrets with automatic rotation.
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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM manages permissions, not secrets.
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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