AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Question 294

Which of the following is a characteristic of the AWS account root user?

Answer options

• A. The root user is the only user that can be configured with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• B. The root user is the only user that can access the AWS Management Console.
• C. The root user is the first sign-in identity that is available when an AWS account is created.
• D. The root user has a password that cannot be changed.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

When you first set up an AWS account, the root user is the initial identity created with complete access to all resources in the account. Other users, such as IAM users, can also access the AWS Management Console and utilize multi-factor authentication (MFA). Furthermore, the root user's password can and should be changed regularly to maintain security.