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What happens if you delete a managed policy that is attached to multiple users?

medium📝 service behavior Q5 of 15
AWS - Identity and Access Management
What happens if you delete a managed policy that is attached to multiple users?
AAll users lose the permissions granted by that managed policy immediately.
BUsers keep the permissions until they log out and back in.
CPermissions remain because managed policies are copied to users.
DOnly the user who deleted the policy loses permissions.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand managed policy deletion effect

    Deleting a managed policy removes it from all users, groups, and roles attached.
  2. Step 2: Confirm immediate permission loss

    Permissions granted by the deleted managed policy are lost immediately for all attached entities.
  3. Final Answer:

    All users lose the permissions granted by that managed policy immediately. -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Managed policy deletion removes permissions immediately = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Deleting managed policy removes permissions instantly [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Believing permissions persist after deletion
  • Thinking managed policies are copied to users
  • Assuming only one user loses permissions

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