ANS-C01 Network Security, Compliance and Governance Practice Question
Which TWO measures can be taken to protect an AWS account's root user credentials? (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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Create an IAM user with administrative privileges and use that instead of the root user
Options A and D are correct. Creating an IAM user with administrative privileges allows you to avoid using the root user for daily tasks, which is a best practice. Enabling MFA on the root user adds an extra layer of security. Option B is incorrect because using the root user for daily administrative tasks increases risk and violates security best practices. Option C is incorrect because the root user cannot be deleted. Option E is incorrect because storing credentials in a shared password manager is insecure and not recommended.
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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Create an IAM user with administrative privileges and use that instead of the root user
Why this is correct
Best practice is to use IAM users for administration.
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Use the root user for daily administrative tasks
Why it's wrong here
Root user should not be used for daily tasks.
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Delete the root user account after creating IAM users
Why it's wrong here
The root user cannot be deleted.
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Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on the root user
Why this is correct
MFA adds an extra layer of security.
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Store the root user credentials in a shared password manager
Why it's wrong here
Credentials should not be shared.
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