Which IAM feature allows an architect to verify which permissions in a policy are actually being used by an entity, helping to implement the 'principle of least privilege'?

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Correct Answer: IAM Access Advisor

Access Advisor shows 'Last Accessed' information for services, helping you identify and remove unused permissions....

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Which IAM feature allows an architect to verify which permissions in a policy are actually being used by an entity, helping to implement the 'principle of least privilege'?

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IAM Access Advisor

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Access Advisor shows 'Last Accessed' information for services, helping you identify and remove unused permissions.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of AWS IAM — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding AWS IAM 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.