What Is an IAM Best Practice for AWS Account Root

question 787

Multiple Choice

What is an IAM best practice for AWS account root user access keys?

• A) Delete all root user access keys, if possible.
• B) Use root user credentials to access sensitive information stored on AWS.
• C) Allow the system administrator group to use the root user credentials for daily access.
• D) Use root user credentials to access production database instances.

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Definitions:

Pro Forma Statements

Financial statements that project the future financial performance of a company, based on certain assumptions.

Long-Term Debt

Debt with a maturity of more than one year, used to finance or capitalize lasting investments.

Recoveries of Net Working Capital

The process of reclaiming cash invested in net working capital components, such as accounts receivable, and reducing accounts payable.

Operating Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated by a company's normal business operations, used to assess the company's ability to generate sufficient positive cash flow to maintain and grow its operations.