CCOA Technology Essentials Practice Question
You are monitoring an AWS environment. A specific IAM role has suddenly started performing anomalous API calls. Which service should you review to see the history of these calls?
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 CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail records all API activity within an AWS account, including the identity and source of the request.
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
AWS Config monitors resource configuration history, not API execution logs.
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AWS Trusted Advisor
Why it's wrong here
Trusted Advisor provides optimization and security best practice recommendations.
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AWS X-Ray
Why it's wrong here
X-Ray traces requests through distributed applications for performance debugging.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why this is correct
CloudTrail provides a comprehensive history of API calls made by users, roles, and services.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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