Why might an organization prefer inline policies over managed policies despite the management overhead?

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AWS - Identity and Access Management

AInline policies are easier to share and update across multiple accounts.

BInline policies allow precise, one-off permissions tightly coupled to a single user or role.

CManaged policies cannot grant permissions to AWS services.

DInline policies are automatically versioned and audited by AWS.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand inline policy advantages
Inline policies are embedded and specific to one user or role, allowing tight control.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Inline policies are not easier to share, managed policies can grant permissions, and inline policies are not auto-versioned.
Final Answer:
Inline policies allow precise, one-off permissions tightly coupled to a single user or role. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Inline policies = precise, single-entity control = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Inline policies = precise, single user control [OK]

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