An Application Running on Amazon EC2 Needs Login Credentials to Access

question 364

Multiple Choice

An application running on Amazon EC2 needs login credentials to access a database. The login credentials are stored in AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store as secure string parameters. What is the MOST secure way to grant the application access to the credentials?

• A) Create an IAM EC2 role for the EC2 instances and grant the role permission to read the Systems Manager parameters
• B) Create an IAM group for the application and grant the group permissions to read the Systems Manager parameters
• C) Create an IAM policy for the application and grant the policy permission to read the Systems Manager parameters
• D) Create an IAM user for the application and grant the user permission to read the Systems Manager parameters

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Definitions:

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone that allow for the communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes (bone cells) and their environment.

Periosteum

Except for the joint areas, the bones are enveloped by a dense connective tissue layer that contains many blood vessels.

Trabeculae

The network of fine, bony spicules within the structure of certain bones, such as the spongy part of bone, that adds structural support while minimizing weight.

Medullary Cavity

Large, marrow-filled cavity in the diaphysis of a long bone.