- A
Create an AWS Lambda function that listens for AWS CloudTrail CreateAccount events and creates the role in the new account.
Why wrong: This is a possible workaround but introduces complexity and latency, and is not the native automatic solution provided by AWS.
- B
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy the role to all existing and future accounts.
Correct. CloudFormation StackSets with automatic deployment ensures the role is created in all current and future member accounts.
- C
Use an AWS Config managed rule to evaluate new accounts and trigger a remediation action to create the role.
Why wrong: AWS Config rules evaluate existing resources and can trigger remediation, but they do not provision roles proactively for new accounts.
- D
Configure an SCP with the 'iam_role' setting to specify a role name and path to be automatically created in new accounts.
Why wrong: Incorrect. SCPs do not have an 'iam_role' setting. They are used to apply permission boundaries, not to create IAM roles automatically.
SCS-C02 AWS Organizations Practice Question
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of management and security governance. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
A company is implementing a multi-account strategy using AWS Organizations. The security team wants to enforce that all newly created member accounts automatically have an IAM role that allows read-only access to the management account. Which configuration should be used?
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
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy the role to all existing and future accounts.
Option B is correct because AWS CloudFormation StackSets with service-managed permissions can automatically deploy stack instances to all existing and future accounts in an organization. By defining a stack set that creates the IAM role with read-only access, it will be automatically deployed to new accounts as they are added, without any manual intervention. Option A is a workaround but introduces complexity and is not the native automatic solution. Option C is incorrect because AWS Config rules evaluate existing resources and are not proactive for new accounts. Option D is incorrect because SCPs do not have an 'iam_role' setting; they are used to control permissions, not to provision roles automatically.
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.
- ✗
Create an AWS Lambda function that listens for AWS CloudTrail CreateAccount events and creates the role in the new account.
Why it's wrong here
This is a possible workaround but introduces complexity and latency, and is not the native automatic solution provided by AWS.
- ✓
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy the role to all existing and future accounts.
Why this is correct
Correct. CloudFormation StackSets with automatic deployment ensures the role is created in all current and future member accounts.
Related concept
AWS Organizations
- ✗
Use an AWS Config managed rule to evaluate new accounts and trigger a remediation action to create the role.
Why it's wrong here
AWS Config rules evaluate existing resources and can trigger remediation, but they do not provision roles proactively for new accounts.
- ✗
Configure an SCP with the 'iam_role' setting to specify a role name and path to be automatically created in new accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. SCPs do not have an 'iam_role' setting. They are used to apply permission boundaries, not to create IAM roles automatically.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- AWS Organizations
- AWS CloudFormation StackSets
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
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this SCS-C02 question test?
Management and Security Governance — This question tests Management and Security Governance — AWS Organizations.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy the role to all existing and future accounts. — Option B is correct because AWS CloudFormation StackSets with service-managed permissions can automatically deploy stack instances to all existing and future accounts in an organization. By defining a stack set that creates the IAM role with read-only access, it will be automatically deployed to new accounts as they are added, without any manual intervention. Option A is a workaround but introduces complexity and is not the native automatic solution. Option C is incorrect because AWS Config rules evaluate existing resources and are not proactive for new accounts. Option D is incorrect because SCPs do not have an 'iam_role' setting; they are used to control permissions, not to provision roles automatically.
What should I do if I get this SCS-C02 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
AWS Organizations
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