A small team is choosing between self-managing software on Amazon EC2 and using an equivalent AWS managed service. What is a key benefit of choosing the managed service?
- AAWS handles routine operational tasks such as patching and backups, reducing the team workload Correct
- BThe team keeps root access to the host operating system so it can apply its own kernel patches on its own schedule
- CThe managed service removes all responsibility for data, so the team no longer needs to control who can access it
- DThe team must still install and update the database engine software on every instance manually
Why A is correct: A managed service moves the operational heavy lifting to AWS, so the small team spends less effort on patching and backups, which is the central benefit.
Why B is wrong: Deep OS access sounds valuable and is real on EC2, but a managed service hides the host and runs the patching for you, so this describes self-management rather than a managed-service benefit.
Why C is wrong: Offloading operations is appealing, but under the shared responsibility model the customer still secures its data and access, so the team cannot hand that responsibility away.
Why D is wrong: Manual engine installation describes self-management, not a managed service, so this is the opposite of the benefit being offered.