AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Question 203

Which AWS service enables users to check for vulnerabilities on Amazon EC2 instances by using predefined assessment templates?

Answer options

• A. AWS WAF
• B. AWS Trusted Advisor
• C. Amazon Inspector
• D. AWS Shield

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Amazon Inspector is the correct choice as it specifically provides the ability to assess Amazon EC2 instances for vulnerabilities using predefined templates. AWS WAF and AWS Shield focus on web application and DDoS protection, respectively, while AWS Trusted Advisor offers best practices and recommendations rather than vulnerability assessments.