- A
Close the AWS account from the management account.
Correct. Closing the AWS account from the management account is the prerequisite for removing a member account that was created within the organization.
- B
Create a support ticket to AWS to remove the account.
Why wrong: Incorrect. AWS does not require a support ticket to remove an account from an organization; the management account can close it directly.
- C
Remove the account's payment method.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Removing the payment method alone does not suspend or close the account. The account must be closed to be removed from the organization.
- D
The management account can directly remove the account without any prerequisites.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The management account cannot directly remove a member account that was created within the organization without first closing it. Only invited accounts can be removed directly.
SAP-C02 AWS Organizations Practice Question
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of design solutions for organizational complexity. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: aWS Organizations. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Refer to the exhibit. A company runs the AWS CLI command to list accounts in AWS Organizations. The company wants to remove the account '444444444444' from the organization. What must the company do first before it can remove this account?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"first"Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
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
Close the AWS account from the management account.
To remove a member account from an AWS Organization, the management account must first close the account if it was created within the organization. This is a prerequisite because accounts created via Organizations cannot be removed directly; only invited accounts can be removed without closing. Closing the account initiates the removal process, and the account becomes a standalone account with billing resolved.
Key principle: AWS Organizations
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Close the AWS account from the management account.
Why this is correct
Correct. Closing the AWS account from the management account is the prerequisite for removing a member account that was created within the organization.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
AWS Organizations
- ✗
Create a support ticket to AWS to remove the account.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. AWS does not require a support ticket to remove an account from an organization; the management account can close it directly.
- ✗
Remove the account's payment method.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Removing the payment method alone does not suspend or close the account. The account must be closed to be removed from the organization.
- ✗
The management account can directly remove the account without any prerequisites.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The management account cannot directly remove a member account that was created within the organization without first closing it. Only invited accounts can be removed directly.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that candidates might think removing the payment method (Option C) is sufficient, but AWS requires the account to be closed when it was created within the organization. Also, some may assume the management account can remove it directly (Option D), which only applies to invited accounts.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
When an account is removed from an AWS Organization, it becomes a standalone account that must have its own billing and payment method. AWS enforces the removal of the payment method (e.g., credit card or invoice configuration) from the member account before detachment to prevent billing disruptions. This is a subtle behavior that differs from simply closing an account, and it is documented in the AWS Organizations API reference for the RemoveAccountFromOrganization operation.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- AWS Organizations
- Member account removal
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
AWS Organizations
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — This question tests Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — AWS Organizations.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Close the AWS account from the management account. — To remove a member account from an AWS Organization, the management account must first close the account if it was created within the organization. This is a prerequisite because accounts created via Organizations cannot be removed directly; only invited accounts can be removed without closing. Closing the account initiates the removal process, and the account becomes a standalone account with billing resolved.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Review aWS Organizations, then practise related SAP-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
AWS Organizations
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