AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Question 290

Which of the following is the customer's responsibility under the AWS shared responsibility model? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Maintain the configuration of infrastructure devices.
• B. Maintain patching and updates within the hardware infrastructure.
• C. Maintain the configuration of guest operating systems and applications.
• D. Manage decisions involving encryption options.
• E. Maintain infrastructure hardware.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

Under the AWS shared responsibility model, AWS is responsible for security 'of' the cloud, which includes maintaining physical hardware, infrastructure devices, and their configurations. The customer is responsible for security 'in' the cloud, which encompasses managing guest operating systems, applications, and making decisions regarding data encryption.