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Which task can an IAM user perform without AWS account root user credentials?
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Change to a different AWS Support plan
B
Close an AWS account
C
View the AWS Billing console
D
Activate access to the AWS Billing console
Explanation:
Explanation
IAM users can view the AWS Billing console without needing root user credentials, but they cannot perform administrative billing actions unless specifically granted permissions.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Change to a different AWS Support plan: This requires root user credentials as it involves changing account-level support settings
- Close an AWS account: This is a critical account-level action that can only be performed by the root user
- Activate access to the AWS Billing console: This requires root user credentials to grant IAM users billing permissions
Key Points:
- IAM users can view billing information if they have the necessary IAM permissions
- Administrative billing actions (like changing support plans or closing accounts) require root user credentials
- The root user has full access to all AWS services and resources, while IAM users have limited permissions based on policies
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