Getting started with AWS

Question 1

True or False: Most AWS services are region scoped.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A region is a _.

Answer 2

cluster of data centers

Question 3

When choosing an AWS region, what are 4 things you should consider?

Answer 3

1. Compliance with data governance and legal requirements.
2. Proximity to customers to reduce latency.
3. If the services required are available in that region.
4. Pricing variations between regions.

Question 4

Describe an AWS availability zone.

Answer 4

AWS regions contain multiple availability zones which are discrete data centers with redundant power and networking.