AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 581

Which AWS Well-Architected Framework concept represents a system’s ability to remain functional when the system encounters operational problems?

Answer options

• A. Consistency
• B. Elasticity
• C. Durability
• D. Latency

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Durability represents the system's ability to safeguard data and maintain its ongoing integrity and availability even when encountering operational failures. Other options like elasticity focus on scaling resources dynamically, consistency ensures uniform data states, and latency measures response times, making durability the correct choice for preserving system functionality during disruptions.