AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 806

Which pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework includes the AWS shared responsibility model?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The AWS shared responsibility model is a fundamental concept within the Security pillar, as it delineates the security obligations of both AWS and the customer to safeguard data and infrastructure. The other pillars—Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency, and Reliability—focus on running workloads effectively, optimizing resource usage, and ensuring system recoverability, respectively.