- A
Use the root user of each member account for administrative tasks.
Why wrong: Incorrect: Root users should not be used for everyday tasks.
- B
Enable all features in AWS Organizations and create service control policies (SCPs) to restrict actions.
Correct: SCPs centrally enforce policies.
- C
Use AWS CloudTrail to log API calls in all accounts and deliver logs to a centralized S3 bucket.
Correct: Centralized logging provides visibility.
- D
Create IAM roles in member accounts that grant cross-account access from the management account.
Correct: Cross-account roles enable secure administration.
- E
Disable CloudTrail in member accounts to reduce costs.
Why wrong: Incorrect: Disabling CloudTrail reduces auditing.
Question 1,068 of 1,748
SCS-C02 Management and Security Governance Practice Question
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of management and security governance. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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 wants to centrally manage and enforce security policies across multiple AWS accounts using AWS Organizations. Which THREE actions should be taken? (Choose three.)
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
✓
Enable all features in AWS Organizations and create service control policies (SCPs) to restrict actions.
Options B, C, and D are correct. Enabling all features in AWS Organizations and creating service control policies (SCPs) allows central enforcement of security policies across all accounts. Using AWS CloudTrail to log API calls in all accounts and delivering logs to a centralized S3 bucket provides auditing and monitoring. Creating IAM roles in member accounts that grant cross-account access from the management account enables secure management without using root users. Option A is incorrect because using the root user of each member account for administrative tasks violates security best practices and removes auditability. Option E is incorrect because disabling CloudTrail in member accounts removes auditing capabilities, which is contrary to the goal of centrally managing and enforcing security policies.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use the root user of each member account for administrative tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Root users should not be used for everyday tasks.
- ✓
Enable all features in AWS Organizations and create service control policies (SCPs) to restrict actions.
Why this is correct
Correct: SCPs centrally enforce policies.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use AWS CloudTrail to log API calls in all accounts and deliver logs to a centralized S3 bucket.
Why this is correct
Correct: Centralized logging provides visibility.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Create IAM roles in member accounts that grant cross-account access from the management account.
Why this is correct
Correct: Cross-account roles enable secure administration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Disable CloudTrail in member accounts to reduce costs.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Disabling CloudTrail reduces auditing.
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
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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What does this SCS-C02 question test?
Management and Security Governance — This question tests Management and Security Governance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable all features in AWS Organizations and create service control policies (SCPs) to restrict actions. — Options B, C, and D are correct. Enabling all features in AWS Organizations and creating service control policies (SCPs) allows central enforcement of security policies across all accounts. Using AWS CloudTrail to log API calls in all accounts and delivering logs to a centralized S3 bucket provides auditing and monitoring. Creating IAM roles in member accounts that grant cross-account access from the management account enables secure management without using root users. Option A is incorrect because using the root user of each member account for administrative tasks violates security best practices and removes auditability. Option E is incorrect because disabling CloudTrail in member accounts removes auditing capabilities, which is contrary to the goal of centrally managing and enforcing security policies.
What should I do if I get this SCS-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SCS-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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