Question #808
Which of the following are benefits of migrating to the AWS Cloud? (Choose two.)
Transferring all compliance responsibilities to AWS.
Reducing capital expenses by adopting a variable cost model.
Gaining full administrative access to the underlying hardware.
Automatically adjusting resources to meet demand without manual intervention.
Eliminating the need for network security configurations.
Explanation
The correct answers are B and D.
- B (Reducing capital expenses by adopting a variable cost model): AWS eliminates upfront infrastructure costs (CapEx) by offering a pay-as-you-go model, converting expenses to variable operational costs (OpEx).
- D (Automatically adjusting resources to meet demand): AWS services like Auto Scaling enable dynamic resource allocation, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency without manual intervention.
Why other options are incorrect:
- A: Compliance responsibilities are shared; AWS manages the cloud infrastructure, but customers handle data and application compliance.
- C: AWS abstracts hardware management; users do not have administrative access to physical infrastructure.
- E: Network security configurations (e.g., security groups, NACLs) remain the customer's responsibility.
Key Points: AWS's variable cost model reduces CapEx, auto-scaling ensures elasticity, and the shared responsibility model applies to compliance and security.
Answer
The correct answer is: BD