AWS Architecture Flashcards

Which AWS Well-Architected Framework pillar focuses on protecting information and systems?

Answer: Security

The Security pillar encompasses the ability to protect data, systems, and assets to take advantage of cloud technologies to improve security.

What is the primary purpose of Amazon CloudFront in an AWS architecture?

Answer: Distributing content with low latency via edge locations

Amazon CloudFront is a CDN that delivers content through a global network of edge locations, reducing latency for end users.

Which AWS architecture principle suggests avoiding manual processes and using automation wherever possible?

Answer: Automate to make architectural experimentation easier

Automating changes allows you to create and replicate workloads at low cost and avoid the expense of manual effort.

A company needs to run code in response to events without provisioning servers. Which AWS service best fits this need?

Answer: AWS Lambda

AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that runs code in response to events and automatically manages the underlying compute resources.

What is the purpose of an AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)?

Answer: To provision logically isolated sections of the AWS cloud

A VPC lets you provision a logically isolated section of the AWS Cloud where you can launch AWS resources in a virtual network you define.

Which service allows you to define your AWS infrastructure as code using templates?

Answer: AWS CloudFormation

AWS CloudFormation enables you to model and provision AWS infrastructure resources using templates, following infrastructure-as-code practices.

What does the 'loose coupling' design principle mean in AWS architecture?

Answer: Reducing interdependencies between components so failures are isolated

Loose coupling reduces interdependencies between components, meaning a change or failure in one component doesn't cascade to others.