AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certification Practice Exam

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What are the retrieval options available in Amazon Glacier?

Only Standard
Standard and Expedited
Expedited, Standard, and Bulk
Only Expedited

The correct answer is: Expedited, Standard, and Bulk

Amazon Glacier, which is now part of Amazon S3 Glacier, offers multiple retrieval options to accommodate different use cases and time sensitivity of data retrieval. The retrieval options available are Expedited, Standard, and Bulk. The Expedited option allows for fast access to your data, typically within 1 to 5 minutes, making it ideal for scenarios where time is critical. This retrieval method is useful when immediate access to data is required. The Standard option provides a more moderate retrieval time, usually taking approximately 3 to 5 hours. This is suitable for less urgent access to data but still allows users to retrieve their information in a reasonable timeframe. The Bulk retrieval option is designed for retrieving large amounts of data efficiently and cost-effectively. This method can take up to 5 to 12 hours but is much cheaper compared to the other options, making it suitable for cases where cost is a significant consideration, and immediate access is not necessary. Thus, having all three retrieval options—Expedited, Standard, and Bulk—provides users with flexibility to choose the method that best fits their specific needs regarding speed, cost, and volume of data retrieval.