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AWS SAA-C03 · Question 08 · Domain 1.1: Secure Access

A mobile application requires users to sign in using their social media accounts (Google, Facebook). Once authenticated, the app needs temporary AWS credentials to upload files directly to Amazon S3. Which AWS service combination should be used?

Answer options:

A.

AWS IAM users with access keys.

B.

Amazon Cognito Identity Pools only.

C.

Amazon Cognito User Pools and Identity Pools.

D.

AWS Single Sign-On (IAM Identity Center).

How to approach this question

Distinguish between Cognito User Pools and Identity Pools.

Full Answer

C.Amazon Cognito User Pools and Identity Pools.✓ Correct
Amazon Cognito User Pools for authentication and Identity Pools for AWS credentials.
Cognito User Pools provide sign-up/sign-in options. Identity Pools provide temporary AWS credentials to access services like S3.

Common mistakes

Confusing the roles of User Pools and Identity Pools.

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