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SSCP Uses AWS IAM to manage access Practice Question
An organization uses AWS IAM to manage access. Which best practice ensures least privilege?
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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Create individual users and assign only necessary permissions
Creating individual users with only necessary permissions enforces least privilege. Using root account is dangerous. Shared accounts violate accountability. Granting full S3 access is excessive.
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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Use a single shared admin account
Why it's wrong here
Shared accounts lack accountability.
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Use root account for administrative tasks
Why it's wrong here
Root account should be avoided for daily tasks.
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Create individual users and assign only necessary permissions
Why this is correct
Individual users with minimal permissions enforce least privilege.
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Grant all users full access to S3 buckets
Why it's wrong here
Full access violates least privilege.
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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