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Why does AWS SNS require subscription confirmation for protocols like HTTP and email?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
AWS - SNS and SQS
Why does AWS SNS require subscription confirmation for protocols like HTTP and email?
ATo verify the endpoint owner consents to receive messages and prevent spam.
BTo encrypt messages before delivery to the endpoint.
CTo reduce SNS service costs by limiting subscriptions.
DTo automatically retry failed message deliveries.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Purpose of Subscription Confirmation

    Confirmation ensures the endpoint owner agrees to receive messages, preventing abuse.

  2. Step 2: Identify Reason for Confirmation Requirement

    This prevents spam and unauthorized message delivery to endpoints.

  3. Final Answer:

    To verify the endpoint owner consents to receive messages and prevent spam. -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Subscription confirmation = consent and spam prevention [OK]
Quick Trick: Confirmation verifies consent to receive messages [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking confirmation encrypts messages
  • Assuming confirmation reduces costs
  • Confusing confirmation with delivery retries

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