A developer is trying to make API calls using AWS SDK. The IAM user credentials used by the application require multi-factor authentication for all API calls. Which method should the developer use…

The correct answer is C. GetSessionToken. When IAM user credentials require multi-factor authentication, the application must first obtain temporary credentials that include MFA validation. Calling the AWS Security Token Service GetSessionToken API with the MFA code generates short-term credentials that can be used to…

Submitted by packet_pusher· Mar 5, 2026Security

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A developer is trying to make API calls using AWS SDK. The IAM user credentials used by the application require multi-factor authentication for all API calls. Which method should the developer use to access the multi-factor authentication protected API?

Options

AGetFederationToken
BGetCallerIdentity
CGetSessionToken
DDecodeAuthorizationMessage

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A
8% (2)
C
88% (22)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

When IAM user credentials require multi-factor authentication, the application must first obtain temporary credentials that include MFA validation. Calling the AWS Security Token Service GetSessionToken API with the MFA code generates short-term credentials that can be used to make authenticated AWS SDK API calls while enforcing MFA requirements.

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