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What happens if you try to delete the root user in AWS?

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AWS - Account and Billing
What happens if you try to delete the root user in AWS?
ARoot user is deleted and replaced by IAM admin
BRoot user is converted to IAM user
CRoot user is disabled temporarily
DRoot user cannot be deleted
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check root user deletion possibility

    The root user is the main account owner and cannot be deleted.

  2. Step 2: Understand user management limits

    Only IAM users can be created or deleted; root user always exists.

  3. Final Answer:

    Root user cannot be deleted -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Root user deletion = not allowed [OK]
Quick Trick: Root user is permanent and undeletable [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking root user can be deleted
  • Confusing root with IAM admin
  • Assuming root can be disabled

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