AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Question 336

Which guideline is a well-architected design principle for building cloud applications?

Answer options

• A. Keep static data closer to compute resources.
• B. Provision resources for peak capacity.
• C. Design for automated recovery from failure.
• D. Use tightly coupled components.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Designing for automated recovery allows cloud systems to anticipate failures and self-heal dynamically without manual intervention, which is a key reliability principle. Conversely, provisioning for peak capacity leads to wasted resources, and tight coupling reduces system resilience.