AWS Data Lifecycle Manager Quiz

What does AWS Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) automate?

• Configuration of security groups

• Management of EBS snapshots

• Creation of EC2 instances

• Monitoring of network traffic

Which of the following is a benefit of using AWS DLM?

• Limits data retention

• Increases manual backup efforts

• Improves data protection

• Requires constant monitoring

What is the first step in using AWS Data Lifecycle Manager?

• Define a Data Lifecycle Policy

• Configure Snapshot Schedule

• Verify Automated Snapshots

• Create an EC2 Instance and Add an EBS Volume

What should you add to the EBS volume to manage it with DLM?

• An IAM role

• A security group

• A tag

• A snapshot

What type of policy do you create in AWS DLM?

• IAM Policy

• EC2 Instance Policy

• Network Policy

• EBS Snapshot Policy

What is the purpose of configuring a snapshot schedule?

• To create new EC2 instances

• To monitor network traffic

• To set the frequency of backups

• To delete all existing snapshots

How can you verify that automated snapshots are created?

• Inspect security groups

• Review IAM policies

• Check the EC2 Dashboard

• Go to Snapshots under Elastic Block Store

What does AWS DLM help organizations achieve in terms of compliance?

• Eliminating backup policies

• Increased manual intervention

• Meeting audit and compliance requirements

• Reducing data storage

What is one of the key features of AWS Data Lifecycle Manager?

• Automated snapshot management

• Manual backup scheduling

• Complex configuration

• Increased storage costs

What does DLM do with outdated backups?

• Deletes them to optimize costs

• Converts them to EBS volumes

• Keeps them indefinitely

• Moves them to a different region