AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 809

Which pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework focuses on the ability to run workloads effectively, gain insight into operations, and continuously improve supporting processes and procedures?

Answer options

• A. Cost optimization
• B. Reliability
• C. Operational excellence
• D. Performance efficiency

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Operational excellence pillar (Option D) is specifically designed to focus on running and monitoring systems to deliver business value, and continually improving supporting processes. Reliability (Option B) focuses on the ability of a workload to perform its intended function correctly and consistently. Performance efficiency (Option C) focuses on using computing resources efficiently to meet system requirements.