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What is a key difference between AWS managed policies and inline policies?

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AWS - Identity and Access Management
What is a key difference between AWS managed policies and inline policies?
AManaged policies can be attached to multiple users, inline policies are embedded in a single user.
BInline policies can be reused across accounts, managed policies cannot.
CManaged policies are always read-only, inline policies allow full control.
DInline policies are created by AWS, managed policies are created by users.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand managed policies scope

    Managed policies are standalone and can be attached to many users, groups, or roles.
  2. Step 2: Understand inline policies scope

    Inline policies are embedded directly into a single user, group, or role and cannot be reused elsewhere.
  3. Final Answer:

    Managed policies can be attached to multiple users, inline policies are embedded in a single user. -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Managed vs inline policy scope = B [OK]
Quick Trick: Managed = reusable; Inline = single use [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking inline policies can be reused across users
  • Confusing who creates managed policies
  • Assuming managed policies are read-only

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