CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
A cloud engineer is setting up automated patching for Linux instances in AWS. They need to define a maintenance window during which patches are applied. Which service should they use?
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
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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager provides automated patching with maintenance windows.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config evaluates resource compliance, not patching.
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AWS OpsWorks
Why it's wrong here
OpsWorks manages Chef/Puppet, not patching.
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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Why this is correct
Patch Manager automates patching with schedules.
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Amazon Inspector
Why it's wrong here
Inspector assesses vulnerabilities, does not patch.
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