Correct Answer: A script that runs automatically when the instance is first launched to perform configuration tasks
EC2 User Data is a configuration script that executes automatically with administrative privileges during the initial boot cycle of a newly launched EC2 instance, useful for automa...
Correct Answer
A script that runs automatically when the instance is first launched to perform configuration tasks
Why This Answer Is Correct
EC2 User Data is a configuration script that executes automatically with administrative privileges during the initial boot cycle of a newly launched EC2 instance, useful for automated package installations.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon EC2 — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Understanding Amazon EC2 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.
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