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DVA-C02 Domain 2: Security

What is the MOST appropriate AWS solution to use temporary credentials in EC2 applications?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Long-term user keys on disk
  2. b. IAM instance profiles
  3. c. AWS Secrets Manager
  4. d. S3 Block Public Access

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Instance profiles deliver role credentials to EC2.

Correct answer(s): b. IAM instance profiles

Exam domain: Domain 2: Security (26% weight on the official guide).

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