Which task can an IAM user perform without AWS account root user credentials?

The correct answer is C. View the AWS Billing console.. An IAM user can be granted permissions to view the AWS Billing console, as long as the appropriate permissions are assigned through an IAM policy. However, certain tasks like changing the AWS Support plan, closing an AWS account, or activating access to the AWS Billing console re

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 6, 2026Billing, Pricing, and Support

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AChange to a different AWS Support plan.
BClose an AWS account.
CView the AWS Billing console.
DActivate access to the AWS Billing console.

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Explanation

An IAM user can be granted permissions to view the AWS Billing console, as long as the appropriate permissions are assigned through an IAM policy. However, certain tasks like changing the AWS Support plan, closing an AWS account, or activating access to the AWS Billing console require root user permissions.

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