Which benefits does a company gain when the company moves from on-premises IT architecture to the AWS Cloud? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AReduced or eliminated tasks for hardware troubleshooting, capacity planning, and procurement
• BElimination of the need for trained IT staff
• CAutomatic security configuration of all applications that are migrated to the cloud
• DElimination of the need for disaster recovery planning
• EFaster deployment of new features and applications

• A
  89% (41)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  7% (3)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Moving to AWS Cloud: Key Benefits

Moving to AWS eliminates the heavy lifting of hardware management (Option A) - companies no longer need to physically procure servers, plan capacity months in advance, or troubleshoot failing hardware, as AWS handles the underlying infrastructure. Option E is correct because cloud platforms enable faster deployment through pre-built services, global infrastructure, and automation tools like CI/CD pipelines, reducing time-to-market for new features.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B is incorrect because trained IT staff are still essential - roles simply shift from hardware management to cloud architecture, security, and optimization
• C is incorrect because AWS operates under the Shared Responsibility Model - AWS secures the infrastructure, but customers are responsible for securing their own applications and data
• D is incorrect because disaster recovery planning is still required - AWS provides better tools for disaster recovery (like multi-region replication), but the strategy must still be designed and implemented by the customer

Memory Tip

Think of AWS migration benefits as "Do More, Manage Less" - you do more (faster deployment, E) while managing less hardware overhead (A). Anything suggesting you can eliminate people, planning, or security responsibility is a red flag on AWS exams, as AWS always shares responsibility with the customer.

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