DOP-C02 Domain 2: Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code

A company needs to manage Ansible/Chef at scale. Which option meets the requirement with the LEAST implementation effort?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. AWS CDK constructs or CloudFormation modules
  2. b. AWS OpsWorks or SSM State Manager
  3. c. Golden AMI per update; OldestLaunchConfiguration termination; double capacity then return to original size; disable OS console access; use AWS Systems Manager for maintenance.
  4. d. SSM Parameter Store hierarchies per env

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Configuration management enforces desired state.

Correct answer(s): b. AWS OpsWorks or SSM State Manager

Exam domain: Domain 2: Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code (17% weight on the official guide).

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