AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional — Question 52

In IAM, which of the following is true of temporary security credentials?

Answer options

• A. Once you issue temporary security credentials, they cannot be revoked.
• B. None of these are correct.
• C. Once you issue temporary security credentials, they can be revoked only when the virtual MFA device is used.
• D. Once you issue temporary security credentials, they can be revoked.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because once temporary security credentials are issued, they cannot be revoked until they expire. Option B is incorrect as there is a correct statement. Option C is false because revocation is not dependent on the use of a virtual MFA device. Option D contradicts the nature of temporary security credentials being non-revocable.