AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 276

Which of the following are pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Availability
• B. Reliability
• C. Scalability
• D. Responsive design
• E. Operational excellence

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

The AWS Well-Architected Framework is structured around six core pillars, which include Reliability and Operational Excellence. Reliability focuses on a system's ability to recover from infrastructure or service disruptions, while Operational Excellence centers on running and monitoring systems to deliver business value. Other concepts like availability and scalability are design characteristics addressed within these pillars, rather than being distinct pillars themselves.