Question #1075
Which of the following are pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework? (Choose two.)
Cost management
Security
Automated scaling
Reliability
Continuous integration
Explanation
The AWS Well-Architected Framework is built on five pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, and Cost Optimization.
- Security (B) ensures protection of information and systems.
- Reliability (D) focuses on workloads performing as intended and recovering from failures.
Why other options are incorrect:
- A. Cost management: While related, the official pillar is 'Cost Optimization,' not 'Cost Management.'
- C. Automated scaling: This is a practice under Performance Efficiency or Reliability, not a pillar.
- E. Continuous integration: Part of DevOps practices, often linked to Operational Excellence, but not a pillar itself.
Key Points: Memorize the five pillars and their focus areas. Avoid confusing implementation practices (e.g., automated scaling) with the pillars themselves.
Answer
The correct answer is: BD