Which task is the responsibility of AWS when using AWS services?

The correct answer is C. Maintenance of physical and environmental controls. AWS operates under a shared responsibility model, which delineates security and compliance responsibilities between AWS and its customers: AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud, which includes: - Protecting the infrastructure that runs AWS services - Managing the hardw

Submitted by kim_seoul· Mar 6, 2026Security and Compliance

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AManagement of IAM user permissions
BCreation of security group rules for outbound access
CMaintenance of physical and environmental controls
DApplication of Amazon EC2 operating system patches

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C
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Explanation

AWS operates under a shared responsibility model, which delineates security and compliance responsibilities between AWS and its customers: AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud, which includes: - Protecting the infrastructure that runs AWS services - Managing the hardware, software, networking, and facilities - Maintaining physical and environmental controls, such as data center security, power systems, and climate control Customers are responsible for the security in the cloud, which encompasses: - Managing IAM user permissions - Configuring security group rules for inbound and outbound access - Applying operating system patches to services like Amazon EC2 instances

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