AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional — Question 939

How is AWS readily distinguished from other vendors in the traditional IT computing landscape?

Answer options

• A. Experienced. Scalable and elastic. Secure. Cost-effective. Reliable
• B. Secure. Flexible. Cost-effective. Scalable and elastic. Global
• C. Secure. Flexible. Cost-effective. Scalable and elastic. Experienced
• D. Flexible. Cost-effective. Dynamic. Secure. Experienced.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

According to official AWS documentation, the five key characteristics that distinguish AWS cloud computing from traditional IT are being Secure, Flexible, Cost-effective, Scalable and elastic, and Global. While AWS is indeed reliable and experienced, these terms are not part of the specific five-factor framework used to define its market differentiation. Therefore, Option B is the only choice that correctly identifies all five official pillars.