AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C02) — Question 63

A solutions architect has created a new AWS account and must secure AWS account root user access.
Which combination of actions will accomplish this? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Ensure the root user uses a strong password.
• B. Enable multi-factor authentication to the root user.
• C. Store root user access keys in an encrypted Amazon S3 bucket.
• D. Add the root user to a group containing administrative permissions.
• E. Apply the required permissions to the root user with an inline policy document.

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct actions to secure the root user are ensuring a strong password and enabling multi-factor authentication. Storing access keys in S3, adding the root user to a permissions group, or applying inline policies are not recommended practices for securing root user access.