SAP-C02 Practice Question: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity
A company wants to implement a cost allocation strategy using tags across multiple accounts in AWS Organizations. Which TWO practices should be followed?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse service control policies (SCPs) with tag enforcement mechanisms; SCPs control permissions, not resource configurations, so candidates often incorrectly select SCPs for tagging requirements instead of AWS Config rules or tag policies.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Define a standardized set of tags (e.g., CostCenter, Owner, Project) and enforce them using AWS Config rules.
Defining a standardized set of tags and enforcing them with AWS Config rules ensures consistent cost allocation tagging across all accounts in AWS Organizations. AWS Config rules can evaluate resources for tag compliance and trigger remediation actions, such as automatically tagging resources or sending notifications, which is essential for accurate cost tracking. This approach aligns with the AWS Well-Architected Framework's cost optimization pillar by enabling granular cost allocation and chargeback.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Define a standardized set of tags (e.g., CostCenter, Owner, Project) and enforce them using AWS Config rules.
Why this is correct
Standardization and enforcement are key for cost allocation.
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Enable AWS-generated tags automatically for all resources.
Why it's wrong here
AWS does not automatically generate cost allocation tags.
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Use service control policies (SCPs) to require tags on all resources.
Why it's wrong here
SCPs cannot require tags; they only deny actions based on tags.
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Apply tags only at the resource creation time; they cannot be added later.
Why it's wrong here
Tags can be added or modified at any time.
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Use AWS Cost Explorer to filter costs by tags across accounts.
Why this is correct
Cost Explorer supports tag-based cost allocation.
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