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DVA-C02 Domain 2: Security

For cost and security, the team must use temporary credentials in EC2 applications. What is the recommended approach? use temporary credentials in EC2 applications.

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. AWS KMS with Lambda
  2. b. AWS Secrets Manager
  3. c. Long-term user keys on disk
  4. d. IAM instance profiles

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Instance profiles deliver role credentials to EC2.

Correct answer(s): d. IAM instance profiles

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

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