PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"ec2:DescribeInstances",
"ec2:StartInstances",
"ec2:StopInstances"
],
"Resource": "*"
},
{
"Effect": "Deny",
"Action": "ec2:TerminateInstances",
"Resource": "arn:aws:ec2:us-east-1:123456789012:instance/*"
},
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": "ec2:TerminateInstances",
"Resource": "arn:aws:ec2:us-east-1:123456789012:instance/i-1234567890abcdef0"
}
]
}Refer to the exhibit. An IAM policy is attached to an IAM user. Which EC2 instance can the user terminate?
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
✓
None, because the Deny statement overrides the Allow for that instance
The explicit Deny for all instances (*) overrides the Allow for the specific instance i-1234567890abcdef0, as Deny always wins. Option A is incorrect because the Deny applies to all instances, including i-1234567890abcdef0. Option B is incorrect because the Deny covers all instances, regardless of tags. Option D is incorrect because the Deny explicitly denies access to all instances.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Only instance i-1234567890abcdef0
Why it's wrong here
The Deny is explicit and overrides the Allow for that instance.
- ✗
Any instance with tag 'Environment:Production'
Why it's wrong here
The Deny applies to all instances regardless of tags.
- ✓
None, because the Deny statement overrides the Allow for that instance
Why this is correct
Explicit Deny always wins over Allow.
- ✗
Any instance in the account
Why it's wrong here
Deny on all instances prevents termination.
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