Correct Answer: Apply Service Control Policies (SCPs) at the Cloud Tower or Organization level
SCPs in AWS Organizations provide central control over the maximum available permissions for all accounts in an OU or organization, and they cannot be bypassed by local administrat...
Correct Answer
Apply Service Control Policies (SCPs) at the Cloud Tower or Organization level
Why This Answer Is Correct
SCPs in AWS Organizations provide central control over the maximum available permissions for all accounts in an OU or organization, and they cannot be bypassed by local administrators (even 'root').
This question evaluates your knowledge of AWS IAM — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02). 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.
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