AWS CLF-C02 Practice Question
What is the AWS best practice for securing the account root user
Question
What is the AWS best practice for securing the account root user?
AUse the root user for daily administration
BEnable MFA and avoid using root for everyday tasks ✓
CShare the root password with the whole team
DDisable MFA to simplify logins
Correct Answer: B
Enable MFA and avoid using root for everyday tasks
Why this is the right answer
Explanation: Best practice: enable MFA on the root account, avoid using it for daily tasks, and create IAM users with least-privilege permissions instead.
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