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Which AWS user has full access to all resources and billing information by default?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - Account and Billing
Which AWS user has full access to all resources and billing information by default?
AIAM user with admin permissions
BFederated user
CIAM user with read-only permissions
DRoot user
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand AWS user types

    The root user is the original account owner with full control over all AWS services and billing.

  2. Step 2: Compare with IAM users

    IAM users have permissions assigned and do not have full access by default.

  3. Final Answer:

    Root user -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Full access = Root user [OK]
Quick Trick: Root user = full control, IAM users = limited [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing IAM admin user with root user
  • Thinking IAM users have full billing access by default
  • Assuming federated users have root privileges

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