AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
What does AWS stand for? - (ANSWER)Amazon Web Services
Amazon Free Tier Usage - (ANSWER)Usage trading and billing widget...shows you the free tier services
used and how much you are allotted free space, and how much you will pay if you go over that free
space.
How do you set up your AWS console to receive free tier usage alerts? - (ANSWER)Go to cost
management preferences and check "Receive Free Tier Usage Alerts" (you can also receive billing alerts
and reports)
What are the two things required to make a website work? - (ANSWER)(1) Web server with a public IP
address w/ web formatted content
(2) User with web browser and the IP address of web server
Web servers ________ web formatted content - (ANSWER)host
What is the IP Address Process? - (ANSWER)(1) User enters web server's IP address into web browser,
initiating a request and
(2) the request is routed across the open internet to the web server
(3) web server receives request and sends back data and
(4) user then views the web page in their browser
The problem with using IP addresses of web servers instead of url's is that they aren't readily supplied
and (like a phone #) they aren't easy to remember
domain names - (ANSWER)such as practionersbrief.com, are implemented to avoid the issue of having
to input IP addresses. So much easier for us to remember, but the web browser still needs to know the
IP addresses to get access to the web server
,AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
Domain name is like a person's _________ and the IP address is like the person's ___________ -
(ANSWER)name, address
Domain Name System (DNS) Servers - (ANSWER)were created as a solution, providing a central location
where your browser can send a domain name and get the associated IP address in return. For this to
work, the DNS Servers need to be continually updated with current domain name and IP address
information.
DNS Servers are basically like a phone book of domain names and associated ____________________. -
(ANSWER)IP Addresses
What is the DNS Process? - (ANSWER)(1) User inputs domain name into the browser
(2) browser sends domain name to the DNS Server, asking for the IP address associated with the Domain
name
(3) DNS Server searches its list of domain names, and finds the current IP address for the web server
associated with the domain name and
(4) the DNS Server then sends the IP address back to the web browser
(5) Web browser uses IP address to send request to the web server to get the web content
(6) request is routed across the open internet to the web server
(7) and then web server sends back the web page data in their browser
Web servers are responsible for sending ___________________ information to DNS Servers (like
updating a listing in a phone book) - (ANSWER)domain/IP information
"the Cloud" - (ANSWER)the simplest way to define the "cloud" is that it is a computer located
somewhere else that you access via the Internet and utilize in some capacity. More aptly, the "cloud" is
comprised of server computers located in the large data centers placed all around the world.
When you use a "cloud" service such as iCloud, DropBox, or Amazon Web Services -- you are just
utilizing __________ _____________ owned and managed by those companies. - (ANSWER)server
computers
,AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) - (ANSWER)is a cloud services provider, also known as Infrastructure as a
Service (IaaS). It provides services such as storage, computing power, databases, analytics, networking,
developer tools, virtualization, and even security.
-- you can set up your own web servers, networking, and security
-- so much more powerful and useful than iCloud or Dropbox (just for storage)
-- Most people use cloud services just for storage
AWS is like a really powerful ____________ located somewhere else that lets you do a crazy amount of
things - (ANSWER)computer
high availability - (ANSWER)refers to the concept of something being accessible when you attempt to
access it (and/or the ability to access something via multiple platforms)
fault tolerance - (ANSWER)the ability to withstand a certain amount of failure and still remain functional
(and/or self healing) and return to full capacity
scalable - (ANSWER)the ability to easily grow in size, capacity, and/or scope when required (usually
based on demand)
elastic - (ANSWER)the ability to not only grow (scale) when required, but also reduce in size when
required. Aka: if something is scalable, it is not elastic (can't shrink) but if something is elastic, it is
scalable
What are the four pillars that serve as the foundation of AWS? - (ANSWER)high availability, fault
tolerance, scalability, and elasticity
, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
What are the primary benefits of AWS? - (ANSWER)(1) Common personal uses of cloud services
(2) Benefits to personal users
(3) Common enterprise uses of cloud services
(4) Benefits to enterprise users
(5) How high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and elasticity relate to these uses and benefits
Common personal uses of cloud services include ___________ and ____________. - (ANSWER)backups,
sharing (have everything accessible via mobile device, home computer, and work computer...this is
closely tied to high availability and fault tolerance)
fault tolerant because if your home computer blows up, you can still get your important file via other
devices
Common Enterprise uses of cloud services include: - (ANSWER)being able to instantly add additional
servers in order to handle an increase of traffic or employees while also not having to pay for the
physical installation of hardware servers in their actual office buildings (also take up a lot of space) and
don't have to waste time configuring new physical servers. They don't have to predict what their growth
is going to be... also if traffic/demand decreases, they can instantly remove extra servers they don't
need. Demonstrates elasticity and scalability within infrastructures
The primary benefits for both individual and enterprise users are _______ _____________, _______
_______________, _________________, and ______________. - (ANSWER)high availability, fault
tolerance, scalability, and elasticity
At the highest level, AWS' infrastructure is made up of numerous ___________ that are located all
around the world - (ANSWER)regions
Each region is comprised of multiple _______________ ___________ which are where specific AWS
data centers are located - (ANSWER)Availability Zones
Customers would be using AWS services provided via regions __________ to them - (ANSWER)closest
AWS CCP Exam 2025
What does AWS stand for? - (ANSWER)Amazon Web Services
Amazon Free Tier Usage - (ANSWER)Usage trading and billing widget...shows you the free tier services
used and how much you are allotted free space, and how much you will pay if you go over that free
space.
How do you set up your AWS console to receive free tier usage alerts? - (ANSWER)Go to cost
management preferences and check "Receive Free Tier Usage Alerts" (you can also receive billing alerts
and reports)
What are the two things required to make a website work? - (ANSWER)(1) Web server with a public IP
address w/ web formatted content
(2) User with web browser and the IP address of web server
Web servers ________ web formatted content - (ANSWER)host
What is the IP Address Process? - (ANSWER)(1) User enters web server's IP address into web browser,
initiating a request and
(2) the request is routed across the open internet to the web server
(3) web server receives request and sends back data and
(4) user then views the web page in their browser
The problem with using IP addresses of web servers instead of url's is that they aren't readily supplied
and (like a phone #) they aren't easy to remember
domain names - (ANSWER)such as practionersbrief.com, are implemented to avoid the issue of having
to input IP addresses. So much easier for us to remember, but the web browser still needs to know the
IP addresses to get access to the web server
,AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
Domain name is like a person's _________ and the IP address is like the person's ___________ -
(ANSWER)name, address
Domain Name System (DNS) Servers - (ANSWER)were created as a solution, providing a central location
where your browser can send a domain name and get the associated IP address in return. For this to
work, the DNS Servers need to be continually updated with current domain name and IP address
information.
DNS Servers are basically like a phone book of domain names and associated ____________________. -
(ANSWER)IP Addresses
What is the DNS Process? - (ANSWER)(1) User inputs domain name into the browser
(2) browser sends domain name to the DNS Server, asking for the IP address associated with the Domain
name
(3) DNS Server searches its list of domain names, and finds the current IP address for the web server
associated with the domain name and
(4) the DNS Server then sends the IP address back to the web browser
(5) Web browser uses IP address to send request to the web server to get the web content
(6) request is routed across the open internet to the web server
(7) and then web server sends back the web page data in their browser
Web servers are responsible for sending ___________________ information to DNS Servers (like
updating a listing in a phone book) - (ANSWER)domain/IP information
"the Cloud" - (ANSWER)the simplest way to define the "cloud" is that it is a computer located
somewhere else that you access via the Internet and utilize in some capacity. More aptly, the "cloud" is
comprised of server computers located in the large data centers placed all around the world.
When you use a "cloud" service such as iCloud, DropBox, or Amazon Web Services -- you are just
utilizing __________ _____________ owned and managed by those companies. - (ANSWER)server
computers
,AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) - (ANSWER)is a cloud services provider, also known as Infrastructure as a
Service (IaaS). It provides services such as storage, computing power, databases, analytics, networking,
developer tools, virtualization, and even security.
-- you can set up your own web servers, networking, and security
-- so much more powerful and useful than iCloud or Dropbox (just for storage)
-- Most people use cloud services just for storage
AWS is like a really powerful ____________ located somewhere else that lets you do a crazy amount of
things - (ANSWER)computer
high availability - (ANSWER)refers to the concept of something being accessible when you attempt to
access it (and/or the ability to access something via multiple platforms)
fault tolerance - (ANSWER)the ability to withstand a certain amount of failure and still remain functional
(and/or self healing) and return to full capacity
scalable - (ANSWER)the ability to easily grow in size, capacity, and/or scope when required (usually
based on demand)
elastic - (ANSWER)the ability to not only grow (scale) when required, but also reduce in size when
required. Aka: if something is scalable, it is not elastic (can't shrink) but if something is elastic, it is
scalable
What are the four pillars that serve as the foundation of AWS? - (ANSWER)high availability, fault
tolerance, scalability, and elasticity
, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Questions and Practice Test: Essential Prep for the
AWS CCP Exam 2025
What are the primary benefits of AWS? - (ANSWER)(1) Common personal uses of cloud services
(2) Benefits to personal users
(3) Common enterprise uses of cloud services
(4) Benefits to enterprise users
(5) How high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and elasticity relate to these uses and benefits
Common personal uses of cloud services include ___________ and ____________. - (ANSWER)backups,
sharing (have everything accessible via mobile device, home computer, and work computer...this is
closely tied to high availability and fault tolerance)
fault tolerant because if your home computer blows up, you can still get your important file via other
devices
Common Enterprise uses of cloud services include: - (ANSWER)being able to instantly add additional
servers in order to handle an increase of traffic or employees while also not having to pay for the
physical installation of hardware servers in their actual office buildings (also take up a lot of space) and
don't have to waste time configuring new physical servers. They don't have to predict what their growth
is going to be... also if traffic/demand decreases, they can instantly remove extra servers they don't
need. Demonstrates elasticity and scalability within infrastructures
The primary benefits for both individual and enterprise users are _______ _____________, _______
_______________, _________________, and ______________. - (ANSWER)high availability, fault
tolerance, scalability, and elasticity
At the highest level, AWS' infrastructure is made up of numerous ___________ that are located all
around the world - (ANSWER)regions
Each region is comprised of multiple _______________ ___________ which are where specific AWS
data centers are located - (ANSWER)Availability Zones
Customers would be using AWS services provided via regions __________ to them - (ANSWER)closest
