AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 678

A company wants to design its cloud architecture so that its workloads are resilient, can consistently perform their intended functions correctly, and can recover from failure quickly.

Which pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework does this architecture represent?

Answer options

• A. Security
• B. Performance efficiency
• C. Operational excellence
• D. Reliability

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Reliability pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework focuses on the ability of a workload to perform its intended function correctly and consistently, including the ability to recover from disruptions. Security centers on protecting data and assets, Performance efficiency is about using IT resources optimally, and Operational excellence focuses on running and monitoring systems to deliver business value.