Can an Amazon EBS volume be attached to multiple EC2 instances simultaneously?

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Correct Answer: Only if using the 'Multi-Attach' feature with specific volume types (io1/io2)

Multi-attach allows you to attach a single volume to multiple instances in the same AZ....

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Can an Amazon EBS volume be attached to multiple EC2 instances simultaneously?

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Correct Answer

Only if using the 'Multi-Attach' feature with specific volume types (io1/io2)

Why This Answer Is Correct

Multi-attach allows you to attach a single volume to multiple instances in the same AZ.

๐Ÿ“š What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon EBS โ€” a core concept tested in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Understanding Amazon EBS is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.