CLF-C02 · Question #93
Which AWS design principle emphasizes the reduction of interdependencies between components of an application?
The correct answer is B. Loose coupling. Loose coupling is the correct answer because it is specifically the AWS Well-Architected design principle focused on minimizing dependencies between application components, so that a failure or change in one component does not cascade to others - allowing each part to function…
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Which AWS design principle emphasizes the reduction of interdependencies between components of an application?
Options
- AScalability
- BLoose coupling
- CAutomation
- DCaching
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(23 responses)- B96% (22)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Loose coupling is the correct answer because it is specifically the AWS Well-Architected design principle focused on minimizing dependencies between application components, so that a failure or change in one component does not cascade to others - allowing each part to function and scale independently.
Scalability (A) refers to a system's ability to handle increased load by adding resources, not about reducing component interdependencies. Automation (C) is about replacing manual processes with scripted or programmatic actions to improve consistency and speed. Caching (D) is a performance optimization technique that temporarily stores frequently accessed data to reduce latency and backend load - neither of these address component interdependencies.
Memory Tip: Think of "loose coupling" like using wireless earbuds instead of wired ones - if one bud fails, the other still works, and you can swap it out without affecting the rest of the system. Loose = independent, Tight = dependent.
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