Security & Compliance
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PassNova has 47 AWS Cloud Practitioner practice questions on Security & Compliance, each with a clear explanation. A 15-question taster is free with no sign-up; the full bank is part of PassNova Premium. Updated for 2026.
Security & Compliance: example questions & answers
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What is the AWS Shared Responsibility Model?
- AAWS handles all security so customers have no security responsibilities
- BCustomers are fully responsible for all security aspects of AWS services
- CAWS is responsible for security of the cloud; customers are responsible for security in the cloud✓
- DAWS and the customer split the cost of the underlying cloud infrastructure equally, each paying half of the monthly bill
Answer: The Shared Responsibility Model divides security: AWS is responsible for security 'of' the cloud (hardware, software, networking, facilities), while customers are responsible for security 'in' the cloud (data, IAM, OS configuration, etc.).
Which AWS service is used to manage user access and permissions to AWS resources?
- AAWS Organizations
- BAWS Shield
- CAmazon Cognito
- DAWS IAM✓
Answer: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) enables you to manage access to AWS services and resources securely by creating users, groups, roles, and defining permissions through policies.