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PBQ 1: Hybrid Network Connectivity

Practice Azure Administrator PBQs with solutions

Scenario: Connect on-prem datacenter to Azure with secure, high-bandwidth connectivity for SAP workloads.

Requirements:

  • 1 Gbps dedicated connection
  • 99.9% SLA
  • Encrypted transit
  • On-prem firewall integration

Solution:

  1. Provision ExpressRoute circuit with premium SKU
  2. Configure ExpressRoute Gateway in active-active mode
  3. Deploy Azure Firewall in hub VNET
  4. Establish IPSec between on-prem firewall and Azure
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
Hybrid Network Connectivity
graph LR OnPrem["On-Prem DC"] -->|Cross-Connect| ER["ExpressRoute\n(Microsoft Peering)"] ER --> ERGW["ExpressRoute Gateway"] ERGW --> Hub["Hub VNET"] Hub --> FW["Azure Firewall"] Hub --> Spoke1["SAP Spoke VNET"] Hub --> Spoke2["Management Spoke"] classDef onprem fill:#999,stroke:#333 classDef network fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef security fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class OnPrem onprem class ER,ERGW,Hub,Spoke1,Spoke2 network class FW security

PBQ 2: High Availability VMs

Scenario: Design a solution for mission-critical VMs with 99.99% availability.

Constraints:

  • Windows Server VMs running SQL Server
  • Automatic failover during outages
  • Maintain data consistency

Solution:

  1. Deploy VMs in Availability Zones
  2. Configure Azure Site Recovery for DR
  3. Use Premium SSD with zone-redundant storage
  4. Implement SQL Always On availability groups
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
High Availability VMs
graph TB LB["Load Balancer"] --> VM1["VM1\n(Zone 1)"] LB --> VM2["VM2\n(Zone 2)"] LB --> VM3["VM3\n(Zone 3)"] VM1 --> SQLAG["SQL Always On\nAvailability Group"] VM2 --> SQLAG VM3 --> SQLAG SQLAG --> ZRS["Zone-Redundant\nStorage"] classDef compute fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef storage fill:#107C10,stroke:#0C5C0C classDef db fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class LB,VM1,VM2,VM3 compute class ZRS storage class SQLAG db

PBQ 3: Storage Account Migration

Scenario: Migrate 50TB of blob data to premium storage with zero downtime.

Requirements:

  • Maintain access during migration
  • Preserve metadata and permissions
  • Complete within 48 hours

Solution:

  1. Create new Premium BlockBlob Storage account
  2. Use AzCopy with sync parameter
  3. Configure Storage Account Failover
  4. Update DNS post-migration
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
Storage Account Migration
graph LR Source["Standard Storage\n(Source)"] -->|AzCopy Sync| Dest["Premium Storage\n(Destination)"] Dest -->|Failover| Endpoint["Blob Endpoint"] Endpoint --> Clients["Client Applications"] classDef source fill:#999,stroke:#333 classDef dest fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef endpoint fill:#107C10,stroke:#0C5C0C class Source source class Dest dest class Endpoint endpoint

PBQ 4: Conditional Access Implementation

Scenario: Implement security controls for finance team accessing Azure resources.

Requirements:

  • MFA for all financial systems
  • Block access from high-risk countries
  • Compliant device requirement

Solution:

  1. Create Conditional Access policy for finance group
  2. Require MFA and Hybrid Azure AD Join
  3. Block access from risky locations
  4. Enable Azure AD Identity Protection
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
Conditional Access
graph TD User -->|Attempt Access| AAD["Azure AD"] AAD -->|Evaluate| Policy["Conditional Access Policy"] Policy -->|Require| MFA["MFA"] Policy -->|Require| Device["Compliant Device"] Policy -->|Block| Location["High-Risk Countries"] classDef service fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef control fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class AAD,Policy service class MFA,Device,Location control

PBQ 5: Backup Compliance Solution

Scenario: Implement 7-year backup retention for legal compliance.

Constraints:

  • Azure VMs and SQL databases
  • Immutable backups
  • Monthly recovery testing

Solution:

  1. Configure Azure Backup Vault with GRS
  2. Enable Immutable Vault for legal hold
  3. Set custom retention policy (7 years)
  4. Create Automation Account for test restores
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
Backup Compliance
graph LR VM["Azure VM"] -->|Backup| Vault["Recovery Services\nVault"] SQL["Azure SQL"] --> Vault Vault --> Storage["Geo-Redundant\nStorage"] Storage --> Immutable["Immutable Blob\nStorage"] classDef source fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef vault fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 classDef storage fill:#107C10,stroke:#0C5C0C class VM,SQL source class Vault vault class Storage,Immutable storage

PBQ 6: E-commerce App Scaling

Scenario: Configure auto-scaling for seasonal traffic spikes (5x normal load).

Requirements:

  • Scale based on CPU and queue depth
  • Minimize costs during off-peak
  • Zero downtime during scaling

Solution:

  1. Deploy on App Service Plan Premium v3
  2. Configure Auto-scale Rules:
    • Scale out at 70% CPU
    • Scale in at 30% CPU
    • Queue depth threshold
  3. Enable Deployment Slots for zero-downtime updates
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
E-commerce App Scaling
graph TB Users --> Traffic["Traffic Manager"] Traffic --> App1["App Service\nInstance 1"] Traffic --> App2["App Service\nInstance 2"] Traffic --> AppN["..."] App1 --> Redis["Azure Cache\n(Session Store)"] Monitor["Monitor CPU/Queue"] --> Autoscale["Auto-scale Engine"] Autoscale -->|Scale Out| AppN classDef app fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef cache fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 classDef scale fill:#107C10,stroke:#0C5C0C class App1,App2,AppN app class Redis cache class Autoscale,Monitor scale

PBQ 7: Comprehensive Monitoring

Scenario: Implement monitoring for 100+ VMs with custom alerts.

Requirements:

  • Centralized logging
  • Custom metrics for business apps
  • Alert routing to teams

Solution:

  1. Enable Azure Monitor with Log Analytics workspace
  2. Deploy AMA Agent to all VMs
  3. Create Custom Metrics via Application Insights
  4. Configure Action Groups for team notifications
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
Comprehensive Monitoring
graph LR VM1["Virtual Machine"] -->|Metrics| AM["Azure Monitor"] VM2["Virtual Machine"] --> AM App["Business App"] -->|Custom Metrics| AI["App Insights"] AI --> AM AM --> Alerts["Alert Rules"] Alerts --> Teams["Teams/SMS/Email"] classDef vm fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef monitor fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 classDef alert fill:#107C10,stroke:#0C5C0C class VM1,VM2,App vm class AM,AI monitor class Alerts,Teams alert

PBQ 8: Security Compliance

Scenario: Implement CIS benchmarks across Azure environment.

Requirements:

  • Remediate critical findings
  • Continuous compliance monitoring
  • Executive reporting

Solution:

  1. Assign Azure Security Benchmark initiative
  2. Use Azure Policy to enforce rules
  3. Configure Security Center continuous export
  4. Create Workbooks for compliance reporting
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
Security Solution
graph TD Sub["Subscription"] -->|Apply| Policy["Azure Policy"] Policy -->|Evaluate| Resources["All Resources"] Resources -->|Compliance Data| SC["Security Center"] SC -->|Export| Storage["Compliance Reports"] SC -->|Alert| SOC["Security Team"] classDef policy fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef security fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 classDef report fill:#107C10,stroke:#0C5C0C class Policy policy class SC security class Storage,report report

PBQ 9: Cost Optimization

Scenario: Reduce Azure spend by 30% without impacting production.

Findings:

  • Underutilized VMs (avg 15% CPU)
  • Unattached disks
  • No reservations

Solution:

  1. Right-size VMs using Azure Advisor recommendations
  2. Purchase Reserved Instances for stable workloads
  3. Implement Auto-shutdown for dev/test
  4. Clean up unattached resources with Azure Policy
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 5%
Cost Optimization
pie title Cost Savings "Reserved Instances" : 40 "Right-Sizing" : 35 "Cleanup" : 15 "Auto-Shutdown" : 10

PBQ 10: Multi-region DR Strategy

Scenario: Design DR solution for Azure SQL and VMs to paired region.

Requirements:

  • RPO < 15 minutes
  • RTO < 4 hours
  • Test failovers quarterly

Solution:

  1. Configure Geo-Replication for Azure SQL
  2. Set up Azure Site Recovery for VMs
  3. Use Azure Traffic Manager for DNS failover
  4. Document DR Runbooks
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
Multi Region DR Strategy
Azure Disaster Recovery Architecture
graph LR Primary["Primary Region"] -->|Async Replication| Secondary["Paired Region"] Primary --> SQL1["Azure SQL\n(Geo-Replication)"] Primary --> VM1["ASR Protected VMs"] Secondary --> SQL2["Secondary SQL"] Secondary --> VM2["DR VMs"] TM["Traffic Manager"] -->|Failover| Secondary classDef primary fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef secondary fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE,opacity:0.7 classDef traffic fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class Primary,SQL1,VM1 primary class Secondary,SQL2,VM2 secondary class TM traffic

PBQ 11: Azure OpenAI with Custom Data

Scenario: Implement an enterprise chat solution using Azure OpenAI Service with proprietary PDF documentation as knowledge base.

Requirements:

  • Ground responses in company documentation
  • Prevent hallucinations
  • Maintain document security
  • Support 500+ concurrent users

Solution:

  1. Ingest PDFs into Azure AI Search (formerly Cognitive Search) with text chunking
  2. Configure Azure OpenAI with grounding enabled
  3. Implement Azure App Service with autoscaling for frontend
  4. Secure with Private Endpoints and Managed Identity
  5. Monitor with Application Insights for prompt engineering
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
Azure OpenAI Custom Data Architecture
graph LR PDFs[PDF Documents] -->|Process| Search[Azure AI Search] Search --> OpenAI[Azure OpenAI] OpenAI --> App[App Service] App --> Users[End Users] classDef storage fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef ai fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef app fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef users fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class PDFs storage class Search,OpenAI ai class App app class Users users

PBQ 12: Azure Arc for On-Premises Servers

Scenario: Manage 200 on-premises Windows/Linux servers across 5 locations using Azure Arc.

Requirements:

  • Centralized monitoring/management
  • Patch compliance reporting
  • Security policy enforcement
  • Minimal firewall changes

Solution:

  1. Deploy Azure Arc agents using Group Policy/Ansible
  2. Configure Azure Policy for guest configuration
  3. Enable Update Management Center for patching
  4. Use Azure Monitor with Log Analytics workspace
  5. Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud for security
  6. Set up Azure Automanage for best practices
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
Azure Arc Hybrid Management
graph TB OnPrem[On-Premises Servers] -->|Connected Machine Agent| Arc[Azure Arc] Arc --> Policy[Azure Policy] Arc --> Updates[Update Management] Arc --> Defender[Defender for Cloud] Arc --> Monitor[Azure Monitor] classDef servers fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef arc fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef services fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class OnPrem servers class Arc arc class Policy,Updates,Defender,Monitor services

PBQ 13: Windows 365 Enterprise Deployment

Scenario: Provision Cloud PCs for 3 user groups: developers, call center staff, and executives.

Requirements:

  • Different hardware profiles per group
  • Automated provisioning
  • Secure access from unmanaged devices
  • Cost optimization

Solution:

  1. Create provisioning policy in Microsoft Intune for each group
  2. Assign hardware profiles:
    • Developers: 8vCPU/32GB RAM
    • Executives: 4vCPU/16GB RAM
    • Call Center: 2vCPU/8GB RAM
  3. Configure Azure AD Conditional Access with MFA
  4. Implement Auto-scale policies for cost control
  5. Enable Windows 365 Boot for thin clients
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 18%
Windows 365 Deployment
graph LR Intune[Intune Admin Center] -->|Provisioning Policies| CloudPC[Windows 365] CloudPC --> Dev[Developer Cloud PCs] CloudPC --> Exec[Executive Cloud PCs] CloudPC --> CC[Call Center Cloud PCs] AAD[Azure AD] -->|Authentication| Users[End Users] classDef management fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef cloudpc fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE classDef users fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class Intune,AzureAD management class CloudPC,Dev,Exec,CC cloudpc class Users users

Practice GCP PBQs with solutions

PBQ 0: Global E-commerce Platform

Scenario: You are tasked with designing the backend infrastructure for a new global e-commerce platform...

Requirements:

  • Application tier must be stateless...
  • Distribute incoming user traffic globally...
  • Utilize a managed relational database...
  • Implement an in-memory cache...
  • Protect the platform against web exploits...
  • Ensure centralized logging...

Recommended Architecture:

  1. Compute: Deploy using Cloud Run...
  2. Load Balancing: Use a Global External HTTP(S) Load Balancer...
  3. Database: Utilize Cloud SQL...
  4. Caching: Implement Memorystore for Redis...
  5. Security: Attach a Cloud Armor...
  6. Operations: Leverage Cloud Logging & Cloud Monitoring...
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Global E-commerce Platform
graph TD Users["Internet Users"] --> LB["Global HTTP(S) LB"]; LB -- Attach --> Armor["Cloud Armor Policy"]; LB -- "(Region 1) Route Traffic" --> CR1["(R1) Cloud Run Service"]; CR1 --> DB1["(R1) Cloud SQL HA Primary"]; CR1 --> Cache1["(R1) Memorystore Redis"]; LB -- "(Region 2) Route Traffic" --> CR2["(R2) Cloud Run Service"]; CR2 --> DB2["(R2) Cloud SQL Read Replica"]; CR2 --> Cache2["(R2) Memorystore Redis"]; LB -- "(Region 3) Route Traffic" --> CR3["(R3) Cloud Run Service"]; CR3 --> DB3["(R3) Cloud SQL Read Replica"]; CR3 --> Cache3["(R3) Memorystore Redis"]; Ops["Cloud Logging & Monitoring"] CR1 -- "Logs/Metrics" --> Ops; CR2 -- "Logs/Metrics" --> Ops; CR3 -- "Logs/Metrics" --> Ops; LB -- "Logs/Metrics" --> Ops; DB1 -- "Logs/Metrics" --> Ops; Cache1 -- "Metrics" --> Ops; Armor -- "Logs" --> Ops; DB1 -- "Replicate" --> DB2; DB1 -- "Replicate" --> DB3; classDef cloudrun fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8,color:#fff; classDef loadbalancer fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d,color:#fff; classDef database fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400,color:#333; classDef cache fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412,color:#fff; classDef security fill:#00bcd4,stroke:#008ba3,color:#fff; classDef operations fill:#9e9e9e,stroke:#616161,color:#fff; class Users,LB loadbalancer; class CR1,CR2,CR3 cloudrun; class DB1,DB2,DB3 database; class Cache1,Cache2,Cache3 cache; class Armor security; class Ops operations;

Key Services (From Original Scenario): Cloud Run, Global HTTP(S) Load Balancer, Cloud Armor, Cloud SQL, Memorystore, Cloud Logging/Monitoring

PBQ 1: EHR Healthcare HIPAA Migration

Scenario: Migrate an on-prem patient portal to GCP while meeting HIPAA compliance. The system handles 50K daily users with 99.99% uptime requirements.

Requirements:

  • Data residency for EU patient records
  • DDoS protection for public APIs
  • Audit logging for all PHI access
  • Disaster recovery with 15-minute RPO

Recommended Architecture:

Compute: Regional GKE clusters with auto-repair across 3 zones
Data: Cloud SQL with cross-region replicas for EU residency
Security: Cloud Armor + VPC Service Controls perimeter
DR: Scheduled snapshots with Cloud Storage Transfer
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
EHR Healthcare GCP Architecture
graph TD A[Patient Portal] --> B[Global Load Balancer] B --> C[GKE Cluster: us-central1] B --> D[GKE Cluster: europe-west1] C --> E[Cloud SQL: Primary] D --> F[Cloud SQL: Replica] E --> G[VPC Service Controls] F --> G G --> H[Cloud Storage] H --> I[Cloud DLP] style A fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style B fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d style C fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style D fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style E fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style F fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style G fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style H fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d style I fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412

Key Services: GKE, Cloud SQL, VPC Service Controls, Cloud DLP

PBQ 2: Mountkirk Games Real-Time Analytics

Scenario: Design a pipeline processing 100K events/sec from multiplayer games. Must anonymize PII and support real-time dashboards.

Constraints:

  • <1s latency for cheat detection
  • 90-day data retention
  • SQL access for business teams

Recommended Architecture:

Ingestion: Pub/Sub with 1000+ subscriptions
Processing: Dataflow with DLP API integration
Storage: Bigtable (real-time) + BigQuery (analytics)
Cost Control: Partitioned tables + reservations
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Mountkirk Games Real-Time Analytics
graph LR A[Game Clients] --> B[Pub/Sub] B --> C[Dataflow] C --> D[Cloud DLP] D --> E[Bigtable] D --> F[BigQuery] E --> G[Real-time Dashboards] F --> H[Looker] style A fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style B fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style C fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style D fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d style E fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style F fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style G fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style H fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d

Key Services: Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Bigtable, BigQuery

PBQ 3: HRL Global Live Streaming

Scenario: Helicopter Racing League needs <5s latency streaming to fans worldwide. Video feeds come from 200+ sensors per helicopter.

Challenges:

  • Peak traffic during races (10x normal)
  • Emerging markets with spotty connectivity
  • Real-time telemetry overlay

Recommended Architecture:

Video: Live Stream API + Cloud CDN with edge caching
Telemetry: Pub/Sub + Dataflow for real-time processing
Emerging Markets: Regional caches + offline mode
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Helicopter Racing League Global Live Streaming
graph TB A[Helicopter Sensors] --> B[Live Stream API] A --> C[Pub/Sub] B --> D[Cloud CDN] C --> E[Dataflow] E --> F[BigQuery] E --> G[Bigtable] D --> H[Global Users] style A fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style B fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style C fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style D fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d style E fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style F fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style G fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style H fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d

Key Services: Live Stream API, Cloud CDN, Dataflow

PBQ 4: $100K/Month Bill Reduction

Scenario: A company's GCP bill jumped from $50K to $150K/month after migration. Identify waste and implement fixes.

Findings:

  • 24/7 n2-standard-32 VMs running at 5% CPU
  • Multi-region Cloud SQL replicas unused
  • No committed use discounts

Recommended Fixes:

Compute: Switch to preemptible VMs + Autoscaling
Database: Remove unused replicas + enable CUDs
Storage: Move cold data to Nearline
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
$100K/Month Bill Reduction
pie title Monthly Savings "Preemptible VMs" : 35 "Committed Use" : 25 "Autoscaling" : 20 "Storage Tiering" : 15 "Right-Sizing" : 5

Key Services: Committed Use Discounts, Preemptible VMs, Autoscaler

PBQ 5: TerramEarth Dealership Integration

Scenario: Connect 500+ dealerships' on-prem systems to GCP for vehicle diagnostics. Many locations have unreliable internet.

Requirements:

  • Offline data collection
  • 100MB/day bandwidth limit per site
  • Secure PII transmission

Recommended Architecture:

Edge: Firebase with offline persistence
Connectivity: Cloud IoT Core for batch uploads
Security: IAP for zero-trust access
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
TerramEarth Dealership Integration
graph LR A[Dealership Systems] --> B[Firebase] B --> C[Cloud IoT Core] C --> D[Pub/Sub] D --> E[Dataflow] E --> F[BigQuery] style A fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style B fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412 style C fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400 style D fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d style E fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8 style F fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412

Key Services: Firebase, Cloud IoT Core, IAP

PBQ 6: Global AI Customer Service

Scenario: Design a multilingual customer service platform processing 10,000+ conversations/day with AI-powered responses and human escalation.

Requirements:

  • Real-time translation for 50+ languages
  • Sentiment analysis to detect frustrated customers
  • HIPAA compliance for healthcare clients
  • 99.95% availability SLA

Recommended Architecture:

Frontend: Cloud Run with Global Load Balancer
AI Services: Dialogflow CX + Translation API
Data: Firestore with DLP for PII
Security: VPC-SC + Cloud Armor
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
AI Customer Service Architecture
graph TD Users["Global Users"] --> LB["HTTP(S) Load Balancer"] LB --> CR["Cloud Run\n(Frontend)"] CR --> Dialogflow["Dialogflow CX"] Dialogflow --> Translation["Translation API"] Dialogflow --> Sentiment["Natural Language API"] CR --> Firestore["Firestore\n(Conversation Logs)"] Firestore --> DLP["Cloud DLP"] CR -->|Escalation| Human["Live Agent Portal"] classDef frontend fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8,color:#fff; classDef ai fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412,color:#fff; classDef database fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400,color:#333; classDef security fill:#00bcd4,stroke:#008ba3,color:#fff; class LB,CR frontend; class Dialogflow,Translation,Sentiment ai; class Firestore database; class DLP security;

Key Services: Dialogflow CX, Translation API, Firestore, Cloud DLP

PBQ 7: Real-Time Trading Analytics

Scenario: Build a system processing 1M+ stock market events/sec with <10ms latency for algorithmic trading signals.

Constraints:

  • PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
  • 7-year audit retention
  • Anomaly detection within 50ms

Recommended Architecture:

Ingestion: Pub/Sub with 10,000 messages/sec throughput
Processing: Dataflow with streaming analytics
Storage: Bigtable (real-time) + BigQuery (historical)
Security: HSM for encryption keys
Difficulty: ★★★★★ (5/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Trading Analytics Architecture
graph LR MarketData["Market Feeds"] --> PubSub["Pub/Sub"] PubSub --> Dataflow["Dataflow\n(Streaming Analytics)"] Dataflow --> Bigtable["Bigtable\n(Real-time)"] Dataflow --> BigQuery["BigQuery\n(Historical)"] Bigtable --> TradingApp["Trading Algorithms"] HSM["Cloud HSM"] -->|Keys| All[("All Services")] classDef streaming fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8; classDef processing fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412; classDef storage fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400; classDef security fill:#00bcd4,stroke:#008ba3; class PubSub streaming; class Dataflow processing; class Bigtable,BigQuery storage; class HSM security;

Key Services: Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Bigtable, Cloud HSM

PBQ 8: Global Retail Inventory System

Scenario: Design an inventory management system for 500+ retail stores with real-time stock levels and predictive replenishment.

Requirements:

  • Offline operation during network outages
  • ML-based demand forecasting
  • Integration with SAP ERP
  • Per-store data residency compliance

Recommended Architecture:

Edge: Firebase with offline sync
Data: Spanner multi-region with locality
ML: Vertex AI forecasting models
Integration: Cloud Functions + SAP CDC
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Retail Inventory Architecture
graph TB Stores["500+ Retail Stores"] --> Firebase["Firebase\n(Offline Sync)"] Firebase --> Spanner["Spanner\n(Multi-Region)"] Spanner --> Vertex["Vertex AI\n(Forecasting)"] Spanner --> SAP["SAP ERP\n(CDC)"] Vertex --> Replenish["Replenishment Alerts"] classDef edge fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8; classDef database fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412; classDef ml fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400; classDef erp fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d; class Stores,Firebase edge; class Spanner database; class Vertex ml; class SAP erp;

Key Services: Firebase, Spanner, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions

PBQ 9: User-Generated Content Moderation

Scenario: Create a system to automatically moderate 100M+ images/month uploaded by users with human review escalation.

Constraints:

  • 95%+ accuracy for inappropriate content
  • Manual review for borderline cases
  • Compliance with regional content laws

Recommended Architecture:

Upload: Cloud Storage with triggers
Analysis: Vision API + custom Vertex AI models
Workflow: Workflows + Human Review UI
Compliance: Per-region Data Catalog policies
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Content Moderation Architecture
graph LR Users["User Uploads"] --> GCS["Cloud Storage"] GCS --> Vision["Vision API"] Vision --> Vertex["Vertex AI\n(Custom Models)"] Vertex -->|Approved| Publish["Published Content"] Vertex -->|Rejected| Block["Blocked Content"] Vertex -->|Review| Human["Human Review\n(Cloud Workflows)"] classDef storage fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8; classDef ai fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412; classDef workflow fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400; class GCS storage; class Vision,Vertex ai; class Human,Workflow workflow;

Key Services: Vision API, Vertex AI, Cloud Workflows

PBQ 10: Municipal IoT Monitoring

Scenario: Design a system for 100,000+ municipal IoT devices (traffic, utilities, air quality) with real-time dashboards.

Requirements:

  • Handle 1GB/day/device
  • Predictive maintenance alerts
  • Public transparency portal
  • 5-year data retention

Recommended Architecture:

Ingestion: IoT Core with Pub/Sub
Processing: Dataflow for stream/batch
Storage: BigQuery + Cloud Storage archive
Visualization: Looker public dashboards
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Smart City IoT Architecture
graph TB Devices["100K IoT Devices"] --> IoTCore["IoT Core"] IoTCore --> PubSub["Pub/Sub"] PubSub --> Dataflow["Dataflow"] Dataflow --> BigQuery["BigQuery"] Dataflow --> GCS["Cloud Storage\n(Archive)"] BigQuery --> Looker["Looker\n(Dashboards)"] BigQuery --> Vertex["Vertex AI\n(Predictive Maintenance)"] classDef iot fill:#4285F4,stroke:#1a73e8; classDef streaming fill:#EA4335,stroke:#b31412; classDef processing fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#e37400; classDef analytics fill:#34A853,stroke:#0d652d; class Devices,IoTCore iot; class PubSub streaming; class Dataflow processing; class BigQuery,Looker,Vertex analytics;

Key Services: IoT Core, Dataflow, BigQuery, Vertex AI

PBQ 11: Multi-Cloud Hybrid Connectivity

Scenario: Design a secure hybrid connectivity solution between GCP and AWS with on-premises.

Requirements:

  • Encrypted connectivity (IPSEC or private)
  • Bandwidth ≥ 10 Gbps
  • Centralized monitoring/logging
  • High availability (99.99% SLA)

Solution:

  1. Use Cloud Interconnect (Partner or Dedicated) for GCP ↔ On-prem
  2. Deploy Cloud VPN (HA VPN) for GCP ↔ AWS
  3. Configure Network Intelligence Center for monitoring
  4. Set up Cloud Router with BGP for dynamic routing
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 12%
Multi-Cloud Hybrid Architecture
graph TB GCP["GCP VPC\n(Cloud Interconnect)"] -->|10Gbps| OnPrem["On-Premises DC"] GCP -->|HA VPN| AWS["AWS VPC"] OnPrem -->|IPSec| AWS GCP --> NIC["Network Intelligence Center"] AWS --> CloudWatch["AWS CloudWatch"] classDef gcp fill:#4285F4,stroke:#0D47A1 classDef aws fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6D00 classDef onprem fill:#34A853,stroke:#1B5E20 class GCP gcp class AWS aws class OnPrem onprem

PBQ 12: AI-Driven Auto-Scaling

Scenario: Optimize cost/performance for a variable-load ML inference service.

Requirements:

  • Predictive scaling using historical patterns
  • GPU-based GKE nodes for ML workloads
  • Max cost savings during off-peak
  • Zero cold starts during traffic spikes

Solution:

  1. Deploy GKE with GPU node pools (NVIDIA T4)
  2. Configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) with custom metrics
  3. Integrate Vertex AI Predictions for demand forecasting
  4. Use Cluster Autoscaler with cost-optimized profiles
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 15%
AI-Driven Auto-Scaling
graph LR User -->|Requests| LB["Cloud Load Balancer"] LB --> GKE["GKE Cluster\n(GPU Node Pools)"] GKE --> HPA["Horizontal Pod Autoscaler"] HPA --> VertexAI["Vertex AI Predictions\n(Traffic Forecast)"] GKE --> CAS["Cluster Autoscaler\n(Cost-Optimized)"] classDef gke fill:#4285F4,stroke:#0D47A1 classDef ai fill:#EA4335,stroke:#B71C1C class GKE, HPA, CAS gke class VertexAI ai

PBQ 13: Confidential Computing Migration

Scenario: Migrate sensitive financial data processing to confidential VMs.

Requirements:

  • Data encrypted in-use (memory/CPU)
  • Compliance with PCI DSS and GDPR
  • Minimal code changes
  • Audit logging for SGX enclaves

Solution:

  1. Use Confidential VMs (N2D/C2D) with AMD SEV
  2. Enable Shielded VM for firmware protection
  3. Deploy Cloud Audit Logs with custom sinks
  4. Integrate External Key Manager (EKM) for HSM-backed keys
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 8%
Confidential Computing Architecture
graph TB App["Finance App"] --> ConfVM["Confidential VM\n(AMD SEV-SNP)"] ConfVM -->|Encrypted Memory| CPU["Secure Enclave"] ConfVM --> CloudHSM["External Key Manager"] CloudHSM --> HSM["On-Prem HSM"] ConfVM --> Audit["Cloud Audit Logs"] classDef secure fill:#FBBC05,stroke:#F57F17 class ConfVM, CPU, CloudHSM secure

PBQ 14: Multi-Cloud Service Mesh with Anthos

Scenario: Implement unified traffic management across GKE (GCP), EKS (AWS), and on-prem Kubernetes clusters.

Requirements:

  • Centralized observability
  • Cross-cluster mTLS
  • Canary deployments spanning clouds
  • Meet HIPAA compliance

Solution:

  1. Install Anthos Service Mesh on all clusters
  2. Configure Cloud Monitoring with Anthos dashboards
  3. Enable Mesh CA for automatic certificate rotation
  4. Deploy Gateway API for cross-cluster ingress
  5. Implement Binary Authorization for HIPAA-compliant deployments
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 18%
Anthos Multi-Cloud Architecture
graph TD GKE[GKE Cluster] -->|Anthos Service Mesh| Mesh EKS[EKS Cluster] -->|Anthos Connector| Mesh OnPrem[On-Prem K8s] -->|Connect Gateway| Mesh Mesh -->|mTLS| Policies[Traffic Policies] Mesh -->|Metrics| Logging[Cloud Operations] classDef gcp fill:#4285F4,stroke:#3367D6 classDef aws fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef onprem fill:#34A853,stroke:#2D8E49 class GKE,Logging gcp class EKS aws class OnPrem onprem

PBQ 15: Real-Time Fraud Detection with BigQuery ML

Scenario: Build fraud prediction system for payment transactions using existing data in BigQuery.

Requirements:

  • Predict fraud in less than 100ms per transaction
  • Use only SQL (no external tools)
  • Retrain model weekly
  • Explainable AI for regulators

Solution:

  1. Create BigQuery ML model with CREATE MODEL SQL
  2. Use AUTOML for baseline fraud classifier
  3. Deploy Remote Functions for real-time scoring
  4. Schedule Cloud Workflows for weekly retraining
  5. Generate XAI Reports using ML.EXPLAIN_PREDICT
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
BigQuery ML Architecture
graph LR Data[Transaction Data] --> BQ[BigQuery] BQ -->|Train| Model[ML Model] Model -->|Predict| App[Payment App] App -->|Log New Data| BQ BQ -->|Explain| Dashboard[Regulator Dashboard] classDef data fill:#4285F4,stroke:#3367D6 classDef ml fill:#EA4335,stroke:#D33426 classDef app fill:#34A853,stroke:#2D8E49 class Data,BQ data class Model,ML ml class App,Dashboard app

Practice Comptia Security + PBQs with solutions

PBQ 1: Isolating Encrypted Servers

Scenario: You've detected ransomware actively encrypting files on 3 domain controllers in your Windows environment.

Requirements:

  • Contain the infection without disrupting other systems
  • Preserve forensic evidence
  • Identify patient zero
  • Prevent lateral movement

Incident Response Steps:

  1. Network Isolation: Disable switch ports/VLAN quarantine for affected systems
  2. Evidence Preservation: Capture memory dumps using FTK Imager before shutdown
  3. Log Analysis: Review Windows Event Logs (ID 4657 for file changes) and DHCP logs
  4. Credential Rotation: Reset all domain admin and service account passwords
  5. Recovery: Restore from offline backups after forensic analysis
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★
Ransomware Containment Architecture
graph TD Attack[Infected Workstation] -->|1. Initial Compromise| DC1[DC01] Attack -->|2. Lateral Movement| DC2[DC02] Attack -->|3. Lateral Movement| DC3[DC03] subgraph Containment DC1 -.->|Quarantine| FW[Firewall Block] DC2 -.->|Quarantine| FW DC3 -.->|Quarantine| FW end FW -->|Logs| SIEM[SIEM Analysis] SIEM -->|Alert| SOC[SOC Team] classDef infected fill:#ea4335,stroke:#b31412,color:white classDef control fill:#34a853,stroke:#0d652d,color:white classDef monitor fill:#4285f4,stroke:#1a73e8,color:white class Attack,DC1,DC2,DC3 infected class FW,SIEM control class SOC monitor

PBQ 2: PCI DSS Firewall Compliance

Scenario: Audit these firewall rules against PCI DSS Requirement 1.2:

Rule#SourceDestinationPortAction
100ANY10.5.0.53389ALLOW
10110.5.0.0/2410.5.1.10443ALLOW
102ANY10.5.1.0/2422ALLOW

Requirements:

  • Identify all PCI violations
  • Recommend specific fixes
  • Implement least privilege
Firewall Rule Audit Architecture

Compliance Findings:

Rule#ViolationFix
100ANY source + RDP exposedRestrict to jump host IP
101None (internal HTTPS)No change needed
102ANY source + SSH to whole subnetLimit to specific management IPs
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆

Practice CISSP PBQs with solutions

PBQ 1: Zero Trust Network Design (Domain 3: Security Architecture)

Scenario: Design a zero-trust network for a financial institution with 3 security zones handling sensitive customer data.

Requirements:

  • Microsegmentation between zones
  • Continuous authentication
  • PCI DSS compliance
  • Least privilege access controls

Recommended Solution:

  1. Network Segmentation: Implement software-defined perimeters between zones
  2. Authentication: MFA with continuous behavioral authentication
  3. Access Control: Attribute-based access control (ABAC) policies
  4. Monitoring: Deploy network detection and response (NDR) tools
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
CISSP PBQ: Zero Trust Network Design
graph TD Internet --> FW1["Firewall (DMZ)"] FW1 --> IDS["IDS/IPS"] IDS --> FW2["Firewall (Internal)"] FW2 --> ZTNA["ZTNA Controller"] ZTNA --> App1["App Zone\n(MFA Required)"] ZTNA --> Data["Data Zone\n(Encryption)"] ZTNA --> Mgmt["Mgmt Zone\n(JIT Access)"] classDef boundary fill:#ff9999,stroke:#ff0000 classDef control fill:#99ccff,stroke:#0066cc classDef zone fill:#ccffcc,stroke:#009900 class Internet boundary class FW1,IDS,FW2,ZTNA control class App1,Data,Mgmt zone

Key Components: Software-Defined Perimeter, Continuous Authentication, Microsegmentation, ABAC

PBQ 2: Quantitative Risk Assessment (Domain 1: Risk Management)

Scenario: Calculate risk for a data center with 100 servers vulnerable to a new exploit with 30% probability.

Given:

  • Asset Value: $50,000/server
  • Exposure Factor: 40% damage if exploited
  • Annualized Rate of Occurrence: 0.3

Risk Calculation:

  1. SLE (Single Loss Expectancy): $50,000 × 40% = $20,000
  2. ALE (Annualized Loss Expectancy): $20,000 × 0.3 = $6,000/server
  3. Total ALE: $6,000 × 100 servers = $600,000
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
CISSP PBQ: Quantitative Risk Assessment
pie title Risk Components "ALE ($600K)" : 45 "SLE ($20K)" : 30 "ARO (0.3)" : 15 "EF (40%)" : 10

Formulas: SLE = Asset Value × EF | ALE = SLE × ARO

PBQ 3: Healthcare Application Security (Domain 8: Software Development)

Scenario: Implement SDLC controls for a healthcare application handling PHI with 1M+ patients.

Requirements:

  • HIPAA compliance
  • OWASP Top 10 mitigation
  • Secure API design
  • Audit logging

Recommended Controls:

  1. Requirements: Privacy by design, data classification
  2. Design: Threat modeling, API security gateways
  3. Development: SAST/DAST tools, secure coding training
  4. Testing: Penetration testing, fuzzing
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
CISSP PBQ: Healthcare Application Security
graph LR Req["Requirements\n(Privacy by Design)"] --> Design["Design\n(Threat Modeling)"] Design --> Dev["Development\n(SAST/DAST)"] Dev --> Test["Testing\n(Pen Testing)"] Test --> Deploy["Deployment\n(WAF Config)"] Deploy --> Maint["Maintenance\n(Patch Mgmt)"] classDef phase fill:#e6e6fa,stroke:#9370db class Req,Design,Dev,Test,Deploy,Maint phase

Key Standards: HIPAA Security Rule, OWASP ASVS, NIST SP 800-64

PBQ 4: Enterprise IAM System (Domain 5: Identity Management)

Scenario: Design an IAM system for a multinational with 10,000 employees across 20 countries.

Constraints:

  • Comply with EU GDPR and CCPA
  • Support BYOD and remote work
  • Prevent privilege creep

Recommended Solution:

  1. Directory Services: Federated identity with MFA
  2. Access Control: Role-based with attribute-based conditions
  3. Monitoring: User behavior analytics (UEBA)
  4. Compliance: Automated access reviews every 90 days
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
CISSP PBQ: Enterprise IAM System
graph TB HR["HR System"] -->|Provisioning| IDM["ID Management"] IDM -->|Roles| RBAC["RBAC Engine"] RBAC -->|Policies| PDP["Policy Decision Point"] PDP -->|Tokens| PEP["Policy Enforcement Points"] PEP --> Apps["All Applications"] classDef system fill:#f5f5dc,stroke:#d2b48c classDef process fill:#e0ffff,stroke:#afeeee class HR,IDM,RBAC,PDP,PEP,Apps system

Key Technologies: SAML, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, PAM, UEBA

PBQ 5: Ransomware Response (Domain 7: Security Operations)

Scenario: Create an incident response plan for a ransomware attack affecting 200 workstations.

Constraints:

  • Critical patient care systems must remain online
  • 72-hour recovery time objective
  • Preserve forensic evidence

Response Plan:

  1. Preparation: Isolate backup systems from network
  2. Detection: SIEM alerts for abnormal file encryption
  3. Containment: Network segmentation of infected zones
  4. Eradication: Wipe and rebuild affected systems
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
CISSP PBQ: Ransomware Response
graph TD Detect["Detection\n(SIEM Alerts)"] --> Contain["Containment\n(Isolate Network)"] Contain --> Eradicate["Eradication\n(Malware Removal)"] Eradicate --> Recover["Recovery\n(System Restore)"] Recover --> Lessons["Lessons Learned"] classDef step fill:#ffebcd,stroke:#deb887 class Detect,Contain,Eradicate,Recover,Lessons step

Key Considerations: NIST SP 800-61, HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

PBQ 6: Hybrid Cloud Security (Domain 4: Communication Security)

Scenario: Secure a hybrid cloud network with on-prem and AWS/Azure connections.

Requirements:

  • Encrypt all data in transit
  • Prevent lateral movement
  • Monitor east-west traffic

Recommended Controls:

  1. Network: IPsec VPN with IKEv2 or Direct Connect
  2. Segmentation: Software-defined microsegmentation
  3. Monitoring: Cloud-native flow logs + IDS/IPS
  4. Encryption: TLS 1.2+ for all connections
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
CISSP PBQ: Hybrid Cloud Security
graph LR OnPrem["On-Prem DC"] -->|IPSec| Cloud["Cloud Gateway"] Cloud --> SecGroup["Security Groups"] SecGroup --> VPC["VPC Flow Logs"] VPC --> WAF["Cloud WAF"] classDef onprem fill:#d3d3d3,stroke:#a9a9a9 classDef cloud fill:#add8e6,stroke:#87ceeb class OnPrem onprem class Cloud,SecGroup,VPC,WAF cloud

Key Technologies: SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Access Security Broker

PBQ 7: PCI DSS Cryptography (Domain 3: Cryptography)

Scenario: Implement crypto controls for PCI DSS compliance in payment processing.

Requirements:

  • Secure transmission of cardholder data
  • Key rotation every 90 days
  • HSM protection for keys

Recommended Controls:

  1. In Transit: TLS 1.2+ with PFS ciphers
  2. At Rest: AES-256 encryption with HSM-stored keys
  3. Key Management: Automated rotation with dual control
  4. Hashing: Salted SHA-2 for stored PANs
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
CISSP PBQ: PCI DSS Cryptography
graph BT Data["Cardholder Data"] -->|TLS 1.2+| Transit["In Transit"] Data -->|AES-256| Rest["At Rest"] Data -->|HSM| Keys["Key Management"] classDef data fill:#ffcccc,stroke:#ff6666 classDef control fill:#ccffcc,stroke:#66cc66 class Data data class Transit,Rest,Keys control

Standards: PCI DSS Requirement 4, NIST SP 800-57, FIPS 140-2

PBQ 8: Data Center Security (Domain 2: Asset Security)

Scenario: Design physical security for a colocation data center hosting PII.

Requirements:

  • Prevent unauthorized access
  • Environmental controls
  • Comply with ISO 27001

Recommended Controls:

  1. Perimeter: Bollards, fencing, and CCTV
  2. Access: Multi-factor biometric authentication
  3. Interior: Mantraps with anti-tailgating
  4. Environmental: Fire suppression and humidity control
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
CISSP PBQ: Data Center Security
graph TD Perimeter["Perimeter\n(Fences, Lighting)"] --> Access["Access Control\n(Badges, Biometrics)"] Access --> Interior["Interior\n(Cameras, Sensors)"] Interior --> Secure["Secure Areas\n(Mantraps)"] classDef layer fill:#f0e68c,stroke:#daa520 class Perimeter,Access,Interior,Secure layer

Key Standards: ISO 27001 Annex A.11, SOC 2 Type II

PBQ 9: GDPR Implementation (Domain 1: Legal/Compliance)

Scenario: Map GDPR requirements to security controls for a SaaS provider.

Requirements:

  • Right to be forgotten
  • Data protection by design
  • 72-hour breach notification

Control Mapping:

  1. Article 5: Data minimization and encryption
  2. Article 17: Automated data erasure workflows
  3. Article 33: Incident response plan testing
  4. Article 35: Regular DPIA assessments
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
CISSP PBQ: GDPR Implementation
graph LR GDPR["GDPR Article"] --> Control["Security Control"] Article5["Art 5: Lawfulness"] -->|Encryption| A5Ctrl Article25["Art 25: PbD"] -->|SDLC| A25Ctrl Article32["Art 32: Security"] -->|SIEM| A32Ctrl classDef law fill:#e6e6fa,stroke:#9370db classDef ctrl fill:#d8bfd8,stroke:#dda0dd class GDPR,Article5,Article25,Article32 law class Control,A5Ctrl,A25Ctrl,A32Ctrl ctrl

Key Tools: Data Loss Prevention, Pseudonymization, Consent Management

PBQ 10: Bank Disaster Recovery (Domain 7: BCP/DRP)

Scenario: Develop a BCP for a regional bank with 50 branches.

Requirements:

  • 4-hour RTO for critical systems
  • 15-minute RPO for transaction data
  • Regulatory compliance (FFIEC)

BCP Strategy:

  1. BIA: Tier systems by criticality (Tier 0-3)
  2. Recovery: Hot site for Tier 0, warm for Tier 1
  3. Data: Synchronous replication for Tier 0 data
  4. Testing: Semi-annual failover drills
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
CISSP PBQ: Bank Disaster Recovery
graph LR BIA["BIA"] --> RTO["RTO 4hr"] BIA --> RPO["RPO 15min"] RTO --> DR["DR Site"] RPO --> Backup["Backup Strategy"] classDef analysis fill:#f5deb3,stroke:#d2b48c classDef metric fill:#98fb98,stroke:#3cb371 classDef solution fill:#87cefa,stroke:#1e90ff class BIA analysis class RTO,RPO metric class DR,Backup solution

Key Standards: FFIEC IT Handbook, NIST SP 800-34, ISO 22301

PBQ 11: ZTNA for Remote Workforce

Scenario: Design a Zero Trust Network Access solution for 500 remote employees accessing financial systems.

Requirements:

  • Replace legacy VPN solution
  • Continuous authentication
  • Device posture checking
  • Microsegmentation for PCI DSS systems
  • Log all access attempts

Solution:

  1. Implement Identity Provider (e.g., Azure AD) with MFA and risk-based conditional access
  2. Deploy ZTNA Gateway (e.g., Zscaler Private Access) for application-level access
  3. Enforce Device Compliance checks via Intune or Jamf
  4. Configure Microsegmentation using cloud-native firewalls (NSG/ASG)
  5. Integrate with SIEM (e.g., Sentinel) for logging and monitoring
  6. Establish Session Policies with timeout and re-authentication rules
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 25%
ZTNA Architecture
graph TD User[Remote User] -->|1. Authenticate| IDP[Identity Provider] IDP -->|2. Verify Device| EPP[Endpoint Protection] EPP -->|3. Establish Tunnel| ZTNA[ZTNA Gateway] ZTNA -->|4. Least Privilege Access| App[Financial Systems] ZTNA -->|Log| SIEM[SIEM] classDef user fill:#FF6B6B,stroke:#FF2626 classDef control fill:#4ECDC4,stroke:#1A7F78 classDef system fill:#45B7D1,stroke:#1E88A8 classDef log fill:#FFA07A,stroke:#FF8C69 class User user class IDP,EPP,ZTNA control class App system class SIEM log

PBQ 12: S3 Bucket Compromise Investigation

Scenario: Investigate suspected unauthorized access to sensitive data in AWS S3 bucket.

Requirements:

  • Determine access timeline
  • Identify exfiltrated data
  • Preserve evidence for legal
  • Identify IAM misconfiguration

Solution:

  1. Immediately enable S3 Access Logging if not active
  2. Export CloudTrail Logs to isolated account
  3. Run Macie scan to identify sensitive data exposure
  4. Analyze GuardDuty Findings for IAM anomalies
  5. Check VPC Flow Logs for unusual data transfers
  6. Create Forensic Disk Image of affected EC2 instances
  7. Review Bucket Policy and IAM role trust relationships
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 30%
S3 Forensics Investigation Flow
graph LR Alert[Compromise Alert] --> Collect[Collect Evidence] Collect --> Analyze[Analyze Logs] Analyze --> Trace[Trace Activity] Trace --> Report[Forensic Report] subgraph AWS Services Collect --> CloudTrail Collect --> S3Logs Analyze --> Macie Analyze --> GuardDuty end classDef step fill:#FF6B6B,stroke:#FF2626 classDef aws fill:#45B7D1,stroke:#1E88A8 class Alert,Collect,Analyze,Trace,Report step class CloudTrail,S3Logs,Macie,GuardDuty aws

PBQ 13: NIST CSF to Cloud Services Mapping

Scenario: Map NIST Cybersecurity Framework controls to native AWS/GCP services for financial institution.

Requirements:

  • Cover all 5 CSF functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover)
  • Address 3+ cloud-native services per function
  • Include shared responsibility considerations
  • Document control gaps

Solution:

NIST CSF Function AWS Services GCP Services
Identify
(Asset Management)		 • AWS Config
• Resource Access Manager
• Trusted Advisor		 • Cloud Asset Inventory
• Security Command Center
• Recommender
Protect
(Access Control)		 • IAM
• KMS
• Shield Advanced		 • Cloud IAM
• Cloud HSM
• VPC Service Controls
Detect
(Anomalies)		 • GuardDuty
• Security Hub
• Detective		 • Event Threat Detection
• Security Health Analytics
• Chronicle
Respond
(Incident Handling)		 • Incident Manager
• Lambda (Automation)
• Inspector		 • Security Command Center
• Cloud Functions
• Forseti
Recover
(Backups)		 • Backup
• Disaster Recovery
• CloudEndure		 • Persistent Disk Snapshots
• Cloud Storage
• Migrate for Compute

Key Considerations:

  • Shared Responsibility Model applies to all controls
  • Gap: Cloud-native DLP requires third-party solutions
  • Must configure logging retention policies (vs default)
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 25%
NIST CSF to Cloud Services Mapping
pie title NIST CSF Coverage "Identify" : 20 "Protect" : 25 "Detect" : 25 "Respond" : 15 "Recover" : 15

PBQ 18: Isolating Encrypted Servers

Scenario: Contain active ransomware on 3 domain controllers while:

  • Preserving forensic evidence
  • Identifying patient zero
  • Preventing lateral movement
  • Maintaining AD availability

Containment Steps:

  1. Network Isolation:
    • Disable switch ports via SNMP
    • Implement VLAN quarantine
  2. Forensic Preservation:
    • Capture memory with FTK Imager
    • Create VSS snapshots before shutdown
  3. Analysis:
    • Review Windows Event ID 4657 (file changes)
    • Check DHCP logs for new devices
  4. Recovery:
    • Rotate all Kerberos tickets
    • Restore from offline backups
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★
Ransomware Response
graph LR PatientZero["Patient Zero (Workstation)"] -->|1. Initial Access| DC1[DC01] PatientZero -->|2. Lateral Movement| DC2[DC02] PatientZero -->|3. Lateral Movement| DC3[DC03] subgraph Containment DC1 -->|a. Disable Port| Switch[Network Switch] DC2 -->|b. VLAN Quarantine| Switch DC3 -->|c. Isolate| Switch end Switch -->|Logs| SIEM SIEM -->|Alert| SOC["SOC Team"] classDef infected fill:#e63946,stroke:#c1121f,color:white classDef network fill:#457b9d,stroke:#1d3557,color:white classDef analysis fill:#1d3557,stroke:#14213d,color:white class PatientZero,DC1,DC2,DC3 infected class Switch,Containment network class SIEM,SOC analysis

Practice AWS SOlutions Architect Associate PBQs with solutions

PBQ 1: Three-Tier Web Application

Scenario: Design a highly available web application for a financial services company that must maintain 99.99% availability...

Requirements:

  • Automatically recover from EC2 instance failures
  • Handle traffic spikes with auto-scaling
  • Secure sensitive customer data at rest and in transit
  • Distribute traffic across multiple AZs
  • Implement disaster recovery across regions

Recommended Architecture:

  1. Frontend: Deploy static content to S3 with CloudFront distribution
  2. Compute: Use EC2 Auto Scaling Groups across multiple AZs with ELB
  3. Database: RDS Multi-AZ deployment with read replicas
  4. Security: WAF + Shield for DDoS protection, KMS for encryption
  5. DR: Cross-region replication for S3 and RDS snapshots
  6. Monitoring: CloudWatch alarms for auto-recovery
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Three-Tier Web Application
graph TD Users["Internet Users"] --> CF["CloudFront"] CF --> S3["S3 Static Content"] CF --> ALB["Application Load Balancer"] ALB --> ASG1["Auto Scaling Group\n(AZ1)"] ALB --> ASG2["Auto Scaling Group\n(AZ2)"] ASG1 --> RDS["RDS Multi-AZ"] ASG2 --> RDS RDS --> DR["RDS Read Replica\n(Secondary Region)"] WAF["WAF + Shield"] --> CF KMS["KMS"] --> RDS CW["CloudWatch"] --> ASG1 CW --> ASG2 CW --> RDS classDef frontend fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00,color:#fff; classDef compute fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00,color:#fff; classDef database fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00,color:#fff; classDef security fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532,color:#fff; classDef monitoring fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c,color:#fff; class Users,CF,S3,ALB frontend; class ASG1,ASG2 compute; class RDS,DR database; class WAF,KMS security; class CW monitoring;

Key Services: EC2, RDS, ALB, Auto Scaling, CloudFront, WAF

PBQ 2: Serverless Image Processing

Scenario: Design a system to process user-uploaded images (up to 10,000/day) that generates thumbnails and extracts metadata...

Requirements:

  • Minimize operational overhead (serverless preferred)
  • Process images within 5 seconds of upload
  • Store original and thumbnails with different access permissions
  • Track processing history

Recommended Architecture:

Upload: S3 bucket with CORS enabled for direct browser uploads
Processing: Lambda triggered by S3 PUT events
Storage: Separate S3 buckets with S3 Object Lambda for access control
Tracking: DynamoDB for processing metadata
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Serverless Image Processing
graph LR A[User Browser] --> B[S3 Upload Bucket] B -->|Event| C[Lambda] C --> D[S3 Thumbnails] C --> E[S3 Originals] C --> F[DynamoDB] E -->|Access Control| G[S3 Object Lambda] G --> H[Authenticated Users] classDef storage fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef compute fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef database fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; class B,D,E,G storage; class C compute; class F database;

Key Services: Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, S3 Object Lambda

PBQ 3: On-Premises to AWS Migration

Scenario: Migrate a legacy ERP system from on-premises to AWS while maintaining connectivity to factory floor systems...

Constraints:

  • Must maintain low-latency connection to manufacturing equipment
  • Database requires Windows authentication
  • Need gradual cutover with rollback capability

Recommended Architecture:

Connectivity: Direct Connect + VPN failover
Database: EC2 (Windows) with FSx for Windows
Migration: Database Migration Service with CDC
Testing: Route 53 weighted routing for gradual cutover
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Hybrid Cloud Migration
graph TB A[On-Premises] -->|Direct Connect| B[VPC] A -->|VPN| B B --> C[EC2 Windows] C --> D[FSx for Windows] C --> E[Active Directory] B --> F[Route 53] F --> G[Users] classDef onprem fill:#666,stroke:#333; classDef network fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef compute fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef storage fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; class A onprem; class B,F network; class C,E compute; class D storage;

Key Services: Direct Connect, EC2, FSx, DMS

PBQ 4: AWS Bill Reduction

Scenario: Reduce AWS costs by 40% for a development environment running 24/7 with predictable usage patterns...

Current Infrastructure:

  • 20 m5.xlarge EC2 instances running constantly
  • RDS db.m5.large with 500GB storage
  • S3 with 10TB of infrequently accessed data

Recommended Optimizations:

Compute: Convert to Savings Plans + implement Auto Scaling
Database: Right-size to db.t3.medium + enable RDS Reserved Instances
Storage: Move to S3 Infrequent Access + implement lifecycle policies
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Cost Optimization Pie Chart
pie title Cost Savings Breakdown "Savings Plans" : 45 "Right-Sizing" : 30 "Storage Tiering" : 15 "Reserved Instances" : 10

Key Services: Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, S3 IA

PBQ 5: Multi-Region E-Commerce DR

Scenario: Design a disaster recovery solution for an e-commerce platform that must maintain RPO of 15 minutes and RTO of 1 hour during regional outages.

Requirements:

  • MySQL database with 500GB data
  • Session state persistence for logged-in users
  • Minimal active resources in standby region

Recommended Architecture:

Database: RDS Multi-Region with cross-region automated backups
Compute: EC2 Auto Scaling with pre-baked AMIs in standby
Sessions: ElastiCache Redis with global datastore
DNS: Route 53 failover routing
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Multi-Region E-Commerce DR
graph TB Primary["Primary Region (us-east-1)"] -->|Async Replication| Secondary["Secondary Region (us-west-2)"] Primary --> RDS1["RDS MySQL\n(Multi-AZ)"] Primary --> EC2["EC2 Auto Scaling"] Primary --> Cache["ElastiCache Redis"] Secondary --> RDS2["RDS Read Replica"] Secondary --> EC2_AMI["EC2 AMI (Standby)"] Users --> Route53["Route 53\n(Failover Routing)"] Route53 -->|Active| Primary Route53 -->|Standby| Secondary classDef primary fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef secondary fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00,opacity:0.7; classDef network fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef database fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; class Primary,EC2 primary; class Secondary,EC2_AMI secondary; class Route53 network; class RDS1,RDS2,Cache database;

Key Services: RDS Multi-Region, Route 53, ElastiCache Global Datastore

PBQ 6: Payment Microservices

Scenario: Design a PCI-DSS compliant payment processing system using microservices that processes 1M transactions/day with <100ms latency.

Constraints:

  • Tokenization of credit card data required
  • Audit logging for all transactions
  • Throttling to prevent abuse

Recommended Architecture:

API Layer: API Gateway with WAF protection
Processing: Lambda functions in VPC with KMS
Tokenization: Payment Cryptography service
Auditing: CloudTrail + GuardDuty
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Payment Processing for Microservices
graph LR Client["Mobile App"] --> APIGW["API Gateway"] APIGW -->|Throttling| Lambda1["Auth Lambda"] APIGW -->|Throttling| Lambda2["Payment Lambda"] Lambda2 --> PC["Payment Cryptography"] Lambda2 --> DynamoDB["DynamoDB\n(Transaction Log)"] Lambda2 --> KMS["KMS\n(Data Encryption)"] PC --> Vault["HSM Vault"] CloudTrail -->|Monitoring| All[("All Services")] GuardDuty -->|Threat Detection| All classDef gateway fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef compute fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef security fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; classDef database fill:#00bcd4,stroke:#008ba3; class APIGW gateway; class Lambda1,Lambda2 compute; class PC,KMS,Vault,GuardDuty security; class DynamoDB database;

Key Services: Payment Cryptography, API Gateway, Lambda, GuardDuty

PBQ 7: IoT Data Lake

Scenario: Build a data lake for 50,000 IoT devices sending 1KB messages every 5 minutes. Support both real-time alerts and historical analysis.

Requirements:

  • Detect anomalies in real-time (within 10s)
  • Store raw data for 7 years
  • SQL interface for analysts

Recommended Architecture:

Ingestion: IoT Core with Kinesis Data Streams
Processing: Lambda for alerts + Kinesis Analytics
Storage: S3 lifecycle to Glacier
Analysis: Athena + QuickSight
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
IoT Data Lake Analytics
graph TB Devices["50K IoT Devices"] --> IoTCore["IoT Core"] IoTCore --> Kinesis["Kinesis Data Streams"] Kinesis --> Lambda["Alert Lambda"] Kinesis --> Firehose["Kinesis Firehose"] Firehose --> S3["S3 Data Lake"] S3 --> Athena["Athena"] S3 --> Quicksight["QuickSight"] Lambda --> SNS["SNS Alerts"] Firehose --> Redshift["Redshift Spectrum"] classDef iot fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef streaming fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef storage fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; classDef analytics fill:#00bcd4,stroke:#008ba3; class Devices,IoTCore iot; class Kinesis,Firehose streaming; class S3 storage; class Athena,Quicksight,Redshift analytics;

Key Services: IoT Core, Kinesis, S3, Athena

PBQ 8: Enterprise Account Governance

Scenario: Implement governance for 200 AWS accounts across multiple business units with centralized security controls.

Requirements:

  • Single identity provider (Active Directory)
  • Prevent S3 public access across all accounts
  • Centralized logging with retention policies

Recommended Architecture:

Organization: AWS Organizations with SCPs
Identity: IAM Identity Center (SSO)
Logging: CloudTrail + Config to central account
Security: GuardDuty + Macie
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (4/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Multi Account Governance
graph TD AD["On-Prem AD"] --> SSO["IAM Identity Center"] SSO --> Org["AWS Organizations"] Org --> BU1["Business Unit 1"] Org --> BU2["Business Unit 2"] Org --> BU3["..."] Central["Central Account"] -->|SCPs| Org Central --> CloudTrail["CloudTrail Lake"] Central --> Config["Config Aggregator"] BU1 -->|Logs| Central BU2 -->|Logs| Central classDef identity fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef governance fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef security fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; class AD,SSO identity; class Org,Central governance; class CloudTrail,Config security;

Key Services: AWS Organizations, IAM Identity Center, Service Control Policies

PBQ 9: Global Media Delivery

Scenario: Optimize delivery of video content to global users with <1s latency for 90% of viewers. Content includes live streams and VOD.

Constraints:

  • 4K HDR content (average 15Mbps/stream)
  • DRM protection required
  • Origin in us-east-1

Recommended Architecture:

Delivery: CloudFront with 200+ edge locations
Origin: S3 + MediaPackage
DRM: MediaServices with AES-128
Monitoring: CloudWatch Real User Monitoring
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Global Media Delivery
graph LR Origin["Origin (us-east-1)"] --> S3["S3 Origin"] Origin --> MediaPackage["MediaPackage"] S3 --> CloudFront["CloudFront"] MediaPackage --> CloudFront CloudFront --> Viewer["Global Viewers"] MediaPackage --> Key["DRM Key Server"] CloudFront --> CW["CloudWatch RUM"] classDef origin fill:#FF9900,stroke:#e88c00; classDef cdn fill:#146EB4,stroke:#0e568c; classDef security fill:#232F3E,stroke:#1a2532; class S3,MediaPackage origin; class CloudFront cdn; class Key security;

Key Services: CloudFront, MediaPackage, AWS Elemental

PBQ 10: Event-Driven Order Processing

Scenario: Design serverless order processing system handling 1,000 TPS with guaranteed delivery.

Requirements:

  • Process orders from e-commerce frontend
  • Handle duplicate orders
  • Maintain order status in persistent storage
  • Ensure exactly-once processing

Solution:

  1. Frontend publishes to SQS FIFO Queue (message grouping by order ID)
  2. Lambda processes messages with visibility timeout
  3. Write to DynamoDB with conditional writes for idempotency
  4. Use EventBridge for status notifications
  5. Implement DLQ for failed processing
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
Serverless Event-Driven Architecture
graph TD Frontend[Frontend] -->|Order Events| SQS[SQS FIFO Queue] SQS --> Lambda[Order Processor Lambda] Lambda --> Dynamo[(DynamoDB Orders Table)] Lambda --> EventB[EventBridge Bus] EventB --> Notification[Notification Service] SQS --> DLQ[Dead Letter Queue] classDef frontend fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef sqs fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef lambda fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef db fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef event fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 class Frontend frontend class SQS,DLQ sqs class Lambda lambda class Dynamo db class EventB event

PBQ 11: 7-Step Migration Hub Implementation

Scenario: Plan migration of 200 on-premise servers to AWS using Migration Hub.

Requirements:

  • Minimize downtime
  • Track progress centrally
  • Support heterogeneous sources
  • Validate post-migration

Solution:

  1. Discover servers using Application Discovery Service
  2. Group into applications in Migration Hub
  3. Assess using Server Migration Service or MGN
  4. Migrate with Database Migration Service (RDS) or MGN
  5. Track progress in Migration Hub dashboard
  6. Cutover using Route53 DNS switching
  7. Validate and optimize using Trusted Advisor
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
AWS Migration Hub Flow
graph LR OnPrem[On-Premise Servers] --> Discovery[Discovery Service] Discovery --> MigrationHub[Migration Hub] MigrationHub --> Assess[Assessment] Assess --> Migrate[Replication] Migrate --> Cutover[Cutover] Cutover --> Validate[Validation] classDef onprem fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef discovery fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef hub fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef assess fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef migrate fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef cutover fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 class OnPrem onprem class Discovery discovery class MigrationHub hub class Assess assess class Migrate migrate class Cutover cutover

PBQ 12: IAM Hardening Strategy

Scenario: Remediate critical findings from Security Hub about IAM policies.

Requirements:

  • Fix "*" permissions in IAM policies
  • Implement least privilege
  • Enable detective controls
  • Maintain audit trail

Solution:

  1. Run IAM Access Analyzer to generate policy findings
  2. Replace wildcards with specific actions using Policy Generator
  3. Implement Permissions Boundaries for new roles
  4. Enable IAM Credentials Report and Organizations SCPs
  5. Configure CloudTrail logging with S3/EventBridge
  6. Set up Config Rules for continuous compliance
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 12%
IAM Remediation Flow
graph TB Findings[Security Hub Findings] --> Analyzer[IAM Access Analyzer] Analyzer --> Policies[Least Privilege Policies] Policies --> Boundaries[Permissions Boundaries] Boundaries --> Monitoring[CloudTrail+Config] classDef findings fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef analyzer fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef policies fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef boundaries fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef monitoring fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 class Findings findings class Analyzer analyzer class Policies policies class Boundaries boundaries class Monitoring monitoring

PBQ 3: Reducing Cluster Costs by 40%

Scenario: Your standard GKE cluster costs $8,000/month. Leadership demands 40% reduction without SLA impacts.

Requirements:

  • Maintain 99.9% availability
  • Support existing workloads
  • Implement within 2 maintenance windows
  • Provide ongoing cost visibility

Cost Optimization Steps:

  1. Migrate to GKE Autopilot to eliminate node management overhead
  2. Implement Vertical Pod Autoscaler for right-sized containers
  3. Configure Cloud Monitoring alerts for resource thresholds
  4. Deploy Cost Table dashboards with anomaly detection
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆

PBQ 4: Multi-Region Database Resilience

Scenario: Design a Cloud SQL PostgreSQL solution that survives regional outages while maintaining <50ms read latency.

Requirements:

  • RPO < 15 seconds
  • RTO < 2 minutes
  • Read replicas in 3 regions
  • Automated failover

High Availability Solution:

  1. Deploy Cloud SQL with regional HA (primary + standby)
  2. Create Cross-region read replicas in 2 additional regions
  3. Configure Database Failover with 60-second health checks
  4. Use Cloud Load Balancing for read traffic distribution
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★

PBQ 5: Streaming Pipeline Cost Reduction

Scenario: Your Dataflow streaming job processes 50GB/day but costs $2,800/month. Reduce costs by 60% without data loss.

Requirements:

  • Maintain 99th percentile latency <5s
  • Handle 2x traffic spikes
  • Archive raw data for 30 days

Optimization Strategy:

  1. Switch from Streaming Engine to Batch for non-real-time processing
  2. Implement FlexRS for discounted resource commitments
  3. Use Pub/Sub Lite instead of standard Pub/Sub for ingestion
  4. Configure Dataflow Templates with fixed worker counts
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★☆☆

PBQ 17: Multi-Cluster Service Mesh

Scenario: Implement service mesh across GKE (GCP), EKS (AWS), and on-prem Kubernetes clusters with:

  • Centralized observability
  • Cross-cluster mTLS
  • Canary deployments spanning clouds
  • HIPAA compliance requirements

Solution Approach:

  1. Install Anthos Service Mesh on all clusters
  2. Configure Cloud Monitoring with Anthos dashboards
  3. Enable Mesh CA for automatic certificate rotation
  4. Deploy Gateway API for cross-cluster ingress
  5. Implement Binary Authorization for HIPAA compliance
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★
GCP Multi Cluster Service Mesh
graph TD GKE[GKE Cluster] -->|Anthos Service Mesh| Mesh EKS[EKS Cluster] -->|Anthos Connector| Mesh OnPrem[On-Prem K8s] -->|Connect Gateway| Mesh Mesh -->|mTLS| Policies[Traffic Policies] Mesh -->|Metrics| Logging[Cloud Operations] classDef gcp fill:#4285F4,stroke:#3367D6 classDef aws fill:#FF9900,stroke:#E88C02 classDef onprem fill:#34A853,stroke:#2D8E49 class GKE,Logging gcp class EKS aws class OnPrem onprem

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PBQ 1: Policy Conflict Resolution

Scenario: Hybrid-joined devices receive conflicting settings - Intune enables BitLocker but Group Policy disables it.

Requirements:

  • Identify policy precedence
  • Resolve without breaking existing configurations
  • Document resolution process
  • Prevent future conflicts

Conflict Resolution:

  1. Run Get-MgDeviceManagementIntentSettingDifference to identify conflicts
  2. Set MDMWinsOverGP registry key (HKLM\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\Current\Device)
  3. Migrate legacy GPOs to Group Policy Analytics in Intune
  4. Create Configuration Profiles for all security policies
  5. Enable Policy Conflict Report in Endpoint Analytics
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★★
Hybrid Network Connectivity
graph TD Intune["Microsoft Intune"] -->|Wins| Device[Windows Device] GPO[Group Policy] -->|Loses| Device Device -->|Reports| Analytics[Endpoint Analytics] Analytics -->|Alerts| Admin[IT Admin] classDef intune fill:#0078D4,stroke:#106EBE,color:white classDef gpo fill:#797673,stroke:#5D5A58,color:white classDef device fill:#7E735F,stroke:#5D5A58,color:white classDef analytics fill:#50E6FF,stroke:#00B7C3,color:black class Intune intune class GPO gpo class Device device class Analytics analytics


PBQ 2: Financial Data Protection

Scenario: Secure Teams for a financial institution handling PII with these requirements:

  • Prevent external sharing of sensitive channels
  • Enforce meeting lobby for external participants
  • Block recording of meetings with CFO
  • Retain all chat logs for 7 years

Hardening Steps:

  1. Create Sensitivity Label with:
    • External user access = blocked
    • Guest access = disabled
  2. Configure Teams Meeting Policy with:
    • Lobby = "Everyone except CFO's team"
    • Recording = disabled for CFO's group
  3. Set Retention Policy to:
    • Retain Teams messages for 2555 days
    • Apply to "Finance" department
  4. Enable Communication Compliance for keyword monitoring
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Relevance: ★★★★☆

PBQ 1: Production State Mismatch

Scenario: Your terraform plan shows unexpected changes to AWS security groups, but no code modifications were made.

Requirements:

  • Identify root cause of drift
  • Recover without service disruption
  • Prevent future occurrences
  • Document the incident

Debugging Steps:

  1. Run terraform refresh to sync state with actual infra
  2. Compare outputs with terraform show -json > state.json
  3. Use terraform state list to identify affected resources
  4. For critical resources:
    • terraform import aws_security_group.example sg-123456
    • Or use lifecycle { ignore_changes = [tags] }
  5. Enable S3 bucket versioning for state files
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 25%
State Drift Debugging
graph LR Code[Terraform Code] -->|1. Apply| State[Terraform State] State -->|2. Drift Occurs| Actual[Actual Infrastructure] Actual -->|3. Refresh| State State -->|4. Plan| Diff[Drift Detection] classDef code fill:#5C4EE5,stroke:#3D2DBA,color:white classDef state fill:#844FBA,stroke:#5C4EE5,color:white classDef infra fill:#00B388,stroke:#008C6A,color:white classDef diff fill:#FF6B6B,stroke:#FF2626,color:white class Code code class State state class Actual infra class Diff diff

PBQ 2: Cross-Cloud Networking

Scenario: Design reusable Terraform modules for VPC/VNet across AWS, Azure, and GCP with:

  • Consistent input/output interface
  • Provider-agnostic naming
  • Cloud-specific features (e.g., AWS NACLs, Azure NSGs)
  • Zero duplicated logic

Implementation Strategy:

  1. Create abstract_module/ with:
    • variables.tf (cidr_block, subnets, tags)
    • outputs.tf (vpc_id, private_subnets)
  2. Implement provider-specific modules:
    • aws_network/ (uses aws_vpc)
    • azure_network/ (uses azurerm_virtual_network)
  3. Use terraform.workspace to switch providers
  4. Leverage dynamic blocks for cloud-specific features
# main.tf
module "network" {
  source = "git::https://example.com/${terraform.workspace}_network"
  cidr_block = "10.0.0.0/16"
  subnets    = 3
}
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 20%

PBQ 1: VLAN and Trunk Configuration

Practice CCNA VLAN configuration with solutions

Scenario: Configure VLANs and trunking between two switches according to network requirements.

Requirements:

  • Create VLANs 10, 20, and 30 with names Sales, Marketing, and HR
  • Configure access ports for each VLAN
  • Establish 802.1Q trunk between switches
  • Set native VLAN to 99

Solution:

  1. On both switches: 
    enable
configure terminal
vlan 10
name Sales
vlan 20
name Marketing
vlan 30
name HR
vlan 99
name Native
exit
  2. Configure access ports: 
    interface range fa0/1-5
switchport mode access
switchport access vlan 10
exit
  3. Configure trunk: 
    interface gig0/1
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk native vlan 99
switchport trunk allowed vlan 10,20,30,99
end
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
VLAN and Trunk Configuration
graph LR SW1["Switch 1"] -->|Trunk| SW2["Switch 2"] SW1 --> PC1["PC1 (VLAN10)"] SW1 --> PC2["PC2 (VLAN20)"] SW2 --> PC3["PC3 (VLAN30)"] classDef switch fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef pc fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class SW1,SW2 switch class PC1,PC2,PC3 pc

PBQ 2: OSPF Routing Configuration

Scenario: Configure OSPF routing between three routers to ensure full connectivity.

Requirements:

  • Use OSPF process ID 10
  • Place all interfaces in area 0
  • Configure router IDs as 1.1.1.1, 2.2.2.2, and 3.3.3.3
  • Verify neighbor adjacencies

Solution:

  1. On Router 1: 
    enable
configure terminal
router ospf 10
router-id 1.1.1.1
network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 0
network 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
end
  2. On Router 2: 
    enable
configure terminal
router ospf 10
router-id 2.2.2.2
network 192.168.2.0 0.0.0.255 area 0
network 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.3 area 0
network 10.0.0.4 0.0.0.3 area 0
end
  3. Verify with: 
    show ip ospf neighbor
show ip route ospf
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
OSPF Routing Configuration
graph TB R1["Router 1 (1.1.1.1)"] -->|10.0.0.0/30| R2["Router 2 (2.2.2.2)"] R2 -->|10.0.0.4/30| R3["Router 3 (3.3.3.3)"] R1 --> LAN1["192.168.1.0/24"] R2 --> LAN2["192.168.2.0/24"] R3 --> LAN3["192.168.3.0/24"] classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef lan fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class R1,R2,R3 router class LAN1,LAN2,LAN3 lan

PBQ 3: Access Control List Implementation

Scenario: Create an ACL to restrict access according to security requirements.

Requirements:

  • Allow HTTP/HTTPS from Sales network (192.168.10.0/24) to web server
  • Deny all other access to web server
  • Permit all other traffic
  • Apply ACL to correct interface

Solution:

  1. Create extended ACL: 
    enable
configure terminal
access-list 100 permit tcp 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255 host 10.1.1.100 eq 80
access-list 100 permit tcp 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255 host 10.1.1.100 eq 443
access-list 100 deny ip any host 10.1.1.100
access-list 100 permit ip any any
  2. Apply to interface: 
    interface gig0/0
ip access-group 100 in
end
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
Access Control List Implementation
graph LR Sales["Sales Network\n192.168.10.0/24"] --> R1["Router"] R1 -->|ACL Applied| Web["Web Server\n10.1.1.100"] classDef network fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef server fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 class Sales network class R1 router class Web server

PBQ 4: DHCP Server Setup

Scenario: Configure a router as DHCP server for two VLANs.

Requirements:

  • VLAN 10: 192.168.10.0/24, exclude .1-.10, gateway .1
  • VLAN 20: 192.168.20.0/24, exclude .1-.10, gateway .1
  • DNS server 8.8.8.8 for both VLANs
  • Configure DHCP relay on switch

Solution:

  1. On router: 
    enable
configure terminal
ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.10.1 192.168.10.10
ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.20.1 192.168.20.10

ip dhcp pool VLAN10
network 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0
default-router 192.168.10.1
dns-server 8.8.8.8

ip dhcp pool VLAN20
network 192.168.20.0 255.255.255.0
default-router 192.168.20.1
dns-server 8.8.8.8
end
  2. On switch: 
    interface vlan 10
ip helper-address [router-ip]
interface vlan 20
ip helper-address [router-ip]
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
DHCP Server Setup
graph TB R1["Router (DHCP Server)"] --> SW1["Switch"] SW1 --> VLAN10["VLAN 10 Clients"] SW1 --> VLAN20["VLAN 20 Clients"] classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef switch fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef vlan fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class R1 router class SW1 switch class VLAN10,VLAN20 vlan

PBQ 5: NAT Overload (PAT) Configuration

Scenario: Configure PAT to allow internal networks to access the internet.

Requirements:

  • Internal networks: 192.168.1.0/24 and 192.168.2.0/24
  • Public IP: 203.0.113.1
  • Configure overload NAT
  • Verify translation

Solution:

  1. Configure NAT: 
    enable
configure terminal
access-list 1 permit 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255
access-list 1 permit 192.168.2.0 0.0.0.255
ip nat inside source list 1 interface gig0/1 overload

interface gig0/0
ip nat inside
interface gig0/1
ip nat outside
end
  2. Verify: 
    show ip nat translations
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
NAT Overload (PAT) Configuration
graph LR LAN1["192.168.1.0/24"] --> R1["Router"] LAN2["192.168.2.0/24"] --> R1 R1 -->|203.0.113.1| Internet classDef lan fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef internet fill:#999,stroke:#666 class LAN1,LAN2 lan class R1 router class Internet internet

PBQ 6: IPv6 Addressing and Routing

Scenario: Configure IPv6 addressing and static routing between two routers.

Requirements:

  • Use 2001:db8:acad::/64 for the link between routers
  • Assign ::1 to R1 and ::2 to R2 on the link
  • Configure LAN IPv6 addresses
  • Set up static routes

Solution:

  1. On R1: 
    enable
configure terminal
interface gig0/0
ipv6 address 2001:db8:acad::1/64
no shutdown
interface gig0/1
ipv6 address 2001:db8:1::1/64
no shutdown
ipv6 route 2001:db8:2::/64 2001:db8:acad::2
end
  2. On R2: 
    enable
configure terminal
interface gig0/0
ipv6 address 2001:db8:acad::2/64
no shutdown
interface gig0/1
ipv6 address 2001:db8:2::1/64
no shutdown
ipv6 route 2001:db8:1::/64 2001:db8:acad::1
end
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
IPv6 Addressing and Routing
graph LR R1["R1 (2001:db8:acad::1)"] -->|2001:db8:acad::/64| R2["R2 (2001:db8:acad::2)"] R1 --> LAN1["2001:db8:1::/64"] R2 --> LAN2["2001:db8:2::/64"] classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef lan fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class R1,R2 router class LAN1,LAN2 lan

PBQ 7: Switch Port Security

Scenario: Implement port security on switch access ports.

Requirements:

  • Allow only 1 MAC address per port
  • Violation should shutdown the port
  • Sticky learning for MAC addresses
  • Apply to all access ports

Solution:

  1. Configure port security: 
    enable
configure terminal
interface range fa0/1-24
switchport mode access
switchport port-security
switchport port-security maximum 1
switchport port-security violation shutdown
switchport port-security mac-address sticky
end
  2. Verify: 
    show port-security
show port-security address
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 10%
Switch Port Security
graph LR SW1["Switch"] --> PC1["PC1 (MAC: 0050.7966.6800)"] SW1 --> PC2["PC2 (MAC: 0050.7966.6801)"] classDef switch fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef pc fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class SW1 switch class PC1,PC2 pc

PBQ 8: Network Troubleshooting

Scenario: Diagnose and fix connectivity issues in a given network topology.

Issues:

  • PC1 cannot ping PC2
  • Router interfaces are down
  • VLAN misconfiguration
  • Missing routes

Solution:

  1. Check physical layer: 
    show interface status
  2. Verify VLAN assignments: 
    show vlan brief
  3. Check IP addressing: 
    show ip interface brief
  4. Verify routing: 
    show ip route
  5. Common fixes: 
    interface gig0/0
no shutdown
vlan 10
name CORRECT_VLAN
router ospf 1
network 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 area 0
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 25%
Network Troubleshooting
graph LR PC1["PC1 (192.168.1.10)"] --> SW1["Switch"] SW1 --> R1["Router"] R1 --> R2["Router"] R2 --> SW2["Switch"] SW2 --> PC2["PC2 (192.168.2.10)"] classDef pc fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A classDef switch fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 class PC1,PC2 pc class SW1,SW2 switch class R1,R2 router

PBQ 9: EtherChannel Configuration

Scenario: Configure LACP EtherChannel between two switches.

Requirements:

  • Use interfaces fa0/23-24 on both switches
  • Configure LACP (active mode)
  • Channel group number 1
  • Verify the configuration

Solution:

  1. On both switches: 
    enable
configure terminal
interface range fa0/23-24
channel-group 1 mode active
interface port-channel 1
switchport mode trunk
end
  2. Verify: 
    show etherchannel summary
show interface port-channel 1
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
EtherChannel Configuration
graph LR SW1["Switch 1"] -->|Port-channel 1| SW2["Switch 2"] SW1 --> PC1["PC1"] SW2 --> PC2["PC2"] classDef switch fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 classDef pc fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class SW1,SW2 switch class PC1,PC2 pc

PBQ 10: PPP with CHAP Authentication

Scenario: Configure PPP with CHAP between two routers over serial connection.

Requirements:

  • Use PPP encapsulation
  • Configure CHAP authentication
  • Username: CCNA, Password: CISCO123
  • Verify connectivity

Solution:

  1. On both routers: 
    enable
configure terminal
username CCNA password CISCO123
interface serial0/0/0
encapsulation ppp
ppp authentication chap
ip address [appropriate-ip]
no shutdown
end
  2. Verify: 
    show interface serial0/0/0
ping [remote-ip]
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
PPP with Chap Auth
graph LR R1["Router 1"] -->|Serial PPP| R2["Router 2"] classDef router fill:#1BA0D7,stroke:#0D7BB5 class R1,R2 router

PBQ 1: Multi-Tier VPC Architecture

Scenario: Design a secure VPC architecture for a three-tier web application.

Requirements:

  • Public-facing web tier
  • Private application tier
  • Isolated database tier
  • High availability across AZs
  • Secure connectivity between tiers

Solution:

  1. Create VPC with public and private subnets in 2+ AZs
  2. Web tier in public subnets with ALB and Auto Scaling
  3. App tier in private subnets with internal ALB
  4. DB tier in isolated subnets using RDS Multi-AZ
  5. Security groups to restrict traffic between tiers
  6. NAT Gateway for outbound private subnet traffic
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
PBQ: Multi-Tier VPC Architecture
graph TB subgraph VPC subgraph AZ1 Pub1["Public Subnet\n(Web Tier)"] Priv1["Private Subnet\n(App Tier)"] DB1["Isolated Subnet\n(DB Tier)"] end subgraph AZ2 Pub2["Public Subnet\n(Web Tier)"] Priv2["Private Subnet\n(App Tier)"] DB2["Isolated Subnet\n(DB Tier)"] end end Internet --> ALB ALB --> Pub1 ALB --> Pub2 Pub1 --> Priv1 Pub2 --> Priv2 Priv1 --> RDS Priv2 --> RDS classDef vpc fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 classDef internet fill:#999,stroke:#666 classDef service fill:#232F3E,stroke:#131A22 class VPC vpc class Internet internet class ALB,RDS service

PBQ 2: Multi-Region DR Strategy

Scenario: Design a disaster recovery solution with RPO of 15 minutes and RTO of 2 hours.

Requirements:

  • Active-Passive configuration
  • Database replication
  • Automated failover mechanism
  • Regular testing capability

Solution:

  1. Primary region with full deployment
  2. Secondary region with minimal infrastructure
  3. RDS with cross-region read replica
  4. S3 bucket replication
  5. Route 53 with failover routing policy
  6. CloudFormation templates for quick provisioning
  7. Lambda functions for automated failover
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 25%
PBQ: Multi-Region DR Strategy
graph LR Users -->|Primary| RegionA["us-east-1"] Users -.->|Failover| RegionB["us-west-2"] RegionA -->|Replication| RegionB classDef region fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 classDef users fill:#999,stroke:#666 class RegionA,RegionB region class Users users

PBQ 3: Serverless Application Architecture

Scenario: Design a serverless image processing application.

Requirements:

  • Upload images via API
  • Process images (resize, watermark)
  • Store original and processed versions
  • Cost-effective solution

Solution:

  1. API Gateway for upload endpoint
  2. Lambda for processing (triggered by S3 upload)
  3. S3 buckets for original/processed images
  4. S3 Event Notifications to trigger processing
  5. CloudFront for image delivery
  6. DynamoDB for metadata storage
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
PBQ: Serverless Application Architecture
graph LR User -->|Upload| APIGW["API Gateway"] APIGW --> S3["S3 (Originals)"] S3 -->|Event| Lambda Lambda --> S3P["S3 (Processed)"] S3P --> CF["CloudFront"] Lambda --> DynamoDB classDef service fill:#232F3E,stroke:#131A22 classDef storage fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 class APIGW,Lambda,CF,DynamoDB service class S3,S3P storage

PBQ 4: Hybrid Cloud Network

Scenario: Connect on-premises data center to AWS with secure, high-bandwidth connectivity.

Requirements:

  • 1Gbps dedicated connection
  • Private connectivity to VPC
  • Redundant links
  • Encrypted data in transit

Solution:

  1. Direct Connect for dedicated 1Gbps connection
  2. Direct Connect Gateway for multi-VPC access
  3. VPN as backup connection
  4. Transit Gateway for centralized networking
  5. PrivateLink for secure service access
  6. CloudWatch for monitoring
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 25%
PBQ: Hybrid Cloud Network
graph LR OnPrem["On-Premises"] -->|Direct Connect| AWS["AWS Cloud"] OnPrem -.->|VPN Backup| AWS AWS --> VPC1 AWS --> VPC2 classDef onprem fill:#999,stroke:#666 classDef aws fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 class OnPrem onprem class AWS,VPC1,VPC2 aws

PBQ 5: Database Migration Strategy

Scenario: Migrate 10TB Oracle database to AWS with minimal downtime.

Requirements:

  • Cutover window < 2 hours
  • Data consistency
  • Performance testing
  • Rollback capability

Solution:

  1. Use AWS DMS for continuous replication
  2. Source: Oracle on EC2 or on-prem
  3. Target: Aurora PostgreSQL (compatible)
  4. SCT for schema conversion
  5. Cutover process:
    1. Stop source writes
    2. Complete final sync
    3. Redirect applications
  6. Validate with Database Migration Evaluator
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 25%
PBQ: Database Migration Strategy
graph LR Source["Oracle DB"] -->|DMS| Target["Aurora PostgreSQL"] Source --> SCT["Schema Conversion Tool"] SCT --> Target classDef source fill:#999,stroke:#666 classDef target fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 classDef tool fill:#232F3E,stroke:#131A22 class Source source class Target target class SCT tool

PBQ 6: Cost Optimization

Scenario: Optimize costs for a production workload with predictable usage.

Requirements:

  • Reduce EC2 costs by 40%
  • Maintain high availability
  • Handle predictable spikes
  • Monitor savings

Solution:

  1. Purchase Reserved Instances for baseline (1-3 year term)
  2. Use Savings Plans for flexible commitment
  3. Implement Auto Scaling with scheduled actions for spikes
  4. Right-size instances using Compute Optimizer
  5. Monitor with Cost Explorer and Cost and Usage Reports
  6. Set Budgets with alerts
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
pie title Cost Savings "Reserved Instances" : 50 "Savings Plans" : 30 "Right-Sizing" : 15 "Auto Scaling" : 5

PBQ 7: Security Best Practices

Scenario: Implement security best practices for a new AWS environment.

Requirements:

  • Least privilege access
  • Data encryption
  • Network protection
  • Monitoring and logging

Solution:

  1. IAM:
    • Enable MFA for all users
    • Use roles instead of access keys
    • Implement permission boundaries
  2. Encryption:
    • KMS for key management
    • Enable EBS encryption
    • Enforce S3 encryption
  3. Network:
    • Use security groups and NACLs
    • Enable VPC flow logs
    • Use private subnets for workloads
  4. Monitoring:
    • Enable GuardDuty
    • Configure Config rules
    • Set up CloudTrail logs
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
Security Best Practices
graph TB Security["Security Controls"] --> IAM Security --> Encryption Security --> Network Security --> Monitoring classDef security fill:#232F3E,stroke:#131A22 class Security,Encryption,Network,Monitoring,IAM security

PBQ 8: CI/CD Pipeline

Scenario: Create a secure CI/CD pipeline for a containerized application.

Requirements:

  • Automated builds and tests
  • Staging environment
  • Manual approval for production
  • Rollback capability

Solution:

  1. Source: CodeCommit repository
  2. Build: CodeBuild with Docker support
  3. Test: Automated tests in build phase
  4. Deploy:
    • Staging: Auto-deploy to ECS test environment
    • Production: Manual approval in CodePipeline
  5. Registry: ECR for Docker images
  6. Rollback: Use CodeDeploy deployment groups
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
CI/CD Pipeline
graph LR Code --> Build --> Test --> Staging --> Approval --> Production classDef stage fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 class Code,Build,Test,Staging,Approval,Production stage

PBQ 9: Big Data Architecture

Scenario: Design a data analytics pipeline for IoT sensor data.

Requirements:

  • Ingest 10,000 events/second
  • Process in near real-time
  • Store raw and processed data
  • Visualize results

Solution:

  1. Ingestion: Kinesis Data Streams or IoT Core
  2. Processing: Kinesis Data Analytics or Lambda
  3. Storage:
    • Raw: S3 data lake
    • Processed: Timestream (time-series)
  4. Analysis: Athena for ad-hoc queries
  5. Visualization: QuickSight dashboards
  6. Orchestration: Step Functions
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 25%
Big Data Architecture
graph LR Devices["IoT Devices"] --> Kinesis Kinesis --> Lambda Lambda --> S3 Lambda --> Timestream S3 --> Athena Timestream --> QuickSight classDef service fill:#232F3E,stroke:#131A22 classDef storage fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 class Kinesis,Lambda,Athena,QuickSight service class S3,Timestream storage

PBQ 10: Advanced Auto Scaling

Scenario: Configure auto scaling for a variable workload with unpredictable spikes.

Requirements:

  • Handle sudden 10x traffic increases
  • Minimize over-provisioning
  • Combine multiple metrics
  • Cost-effective solution

Solution:

  1. Use EC2 Auto Scaling with multiple policies
  2. Target tracking:
    • CPU utilization at 60%
    • Request count per target
  3. Step scaling for rapid increases
  4. Scheduled actions for known patterns
  5. Use Spot Instances for cost savings
  6. Implement ALB with health checks
  7. Monitor with CloudWatch metrics/alarms
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
Advanced Auto Scaling
graph TB Traffic --> ALB ALB --> ASG["Auto Scaling Group"] ASG --> EC2 CloudWatch --> ASG classDef service fill:#232F3E,stroke:#131A22 classDef resource fill:#FF9900,stroke:#FF6600 class ALB,CloudWatch service class ASG,EC2 resource

PBQ 1: Firewall Rule Implementation

Scenario: Configure firewall rules to meet organizational security requirements.

Requirements:

  • Allow HTTP/HTTPS to web servers (10.0.1.10-20)
  • Restrict SSH access to IT admin subnet (192.168.1.0/24)
  • Block all other inbound traffic to servers
  • Allow outbound traffic on established connections

Solution:

  1. Inbound Rules: 
    ALLOW TCP 80,443 from ANY to 10.0.1.10-20
ALLOW TCP 22 from 192.168.1.0/24 to 10.0.1.0/24
DENY ALL from ANY to 10.0.1.0/24
  2. Outbound Rules: 
    ALLOW ALL from 10.0.1.0/24 to ANY
  3. Configure stateful inspection for established connections
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
Firewall Rule Implementation
graph LR Internet -->|HTTP/HTTPS| FW["Firewall"] --> Web["Web Servers"] IT["IT Network"] -->|SSH| FW --> Servers["All Servers"] classDef internet fill:#999,stroke:#666 classDef firewall fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 classDef server fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A classDef network fill:#009FDB,stroke:#0077B5 class Internet internet class FW firewall class Web,Servers server class IT network

PBQ 2: PKI Hierarchy Setup

Scenario: Design a PKI infrastructure for a medium-sized organization.

Requirements:

  • Offline root CA
  • Two issuing CAs for redundancy
  • Certificate validity periods:
    • Root CA: 10 years
    • Issuing CAs: 5 years
    • End-entity: 1 year
  • CRL distribution points

Solution:

  1. Create offline root CA with 4096-bit key (HSM recommended)
  2. Deploy two issuing CAs (online) with 2048-bit keys
  3. Configure certificate templates with appropriate validity periods
  4. Set up CRL distribution points accessible to all clients
  5. Implement OCSP for real-time validation
  6. Configure certificate auto-enrollment for domain-joined systems
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
PKI Hierarchy Setup
graph TB Root["Offline Root CA\n(10 years)"] --> Issuer1["Issuing CA 1\n(5 years)"] Root --> Issuer2["Issuing CA 2\n(5 years)"] Issuer1 --> Cert1["End-entity Cert\n(1 year)"] Issuer2 --> Cert2["End-entity Cert\n(1 year)"] classDef ca fill:#009FDB,stroke:#0077B5 classDef cert fill:#5BB75B,stroke:#3A9D3A class Root,Issuer1,Issuer2 ca class Cert1,Cert2 cert

PBQ 3: Incident Response Plan

Scenario: Develop an incident response plan for a ransomware attack.

Requirements:

  • Containment procedures
  • Evidence preservation
  • Communication plan
  • Recovery steps
  • Post-incident review

Solution:

  1. Preparation Phase:
    • Maintain offline backups
    • Train response team
  2. Identification:
    • Detect via EDR/SIEM alerts
    • Isolate affected systems
  3. Containment:
    • Network segmentation
    • Disable compromised accounts
  4. Evidence Collection:
    • Memory dumps
    • Disk images
    • Log collection
  5. Recovery:
    • Restore from clean backups
    • Password resets
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ | Exam Weight: 20%
Incident Response Plan
graph LR Prep["Preparation"] --> Detect["Detection"] Detect --> Contain["Containment"] Contain --> Erad["Eradication"] Erad --> Recov["Recovery"] Recov --> Lessons["Lessons Learned"] classDef phase fill:#009FDB,stroke:#0077B5 class Prep,Detect,Contain,Erad,Recov,Lessons phase

PBQ 4: Secure Network Architecture

Scenario: Design a secure network for a financial services company.

Requirements:

  • DMZ for public-facing services
  • Internal network segmentation
  • Secure remote access
  • Monitoring and logging

Solution:

  1. Perimeter Security:
    • Next-gen firewall with IPS
    • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  2. Network Zones:
    • DMZ for web servers
    • Internal zones by department
    • PCI zone for payment processing
  3. Remote Access:
    • VPN with MFA
    • Zero Trust Network Access
  4. Monitoring:
    • SIEM for log aggregation
    • NetFlow analysis
Difficulty: ★★★★★ | Exam Weight: 25%
Secure Network Architecture
graph TB Internet --> FW["Firewall"] --> DMZ FW --> Internal Internal --> Finance Internal --> HR Internal --> PCI classDef internet fill:#999,stroke:#666 classDef security fill:#D83B01,stroke:#A52714 classDef zone fill:#009FDB,stroke:#0077B5 class Internet internet class FW security class DMZ,Internal,Finance,HR,PCI zone

PBQ 5: RBAC Implementation

Scenario: Implement Role-Based Access Control for a hospital system.

Requirements:

  • Roles: Doctor, Nurse, Admin, IT
  • Least privilege principle
  • Separation of duties
  • Audit capabilities

Solution:

  1. Role Definitions:
    • Doctors: Read/write patient records
    • Nurses: Read records, add vitals
    • Admin: Scheduling only
    • IT: System access only
  2. Implementation:
    • Active Directory groups for each role
    • Group Policy for access control
  3. Auditing:
    • Enable detailed logging
    • Regular access reviews
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ | Exam Weight: 15%
RBAC Implementation
graph LR Users --> Roles Roles --> Permissions Permissions --> Resources classDef entity fill:#009FDB,stroke:#0077B5 class Users,Roles,Permissions,Resources entity

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🔄 AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

This certification emphasizes automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code on AWS. Djamgatech’s AI-powered quizzes simulate real-world DevOps challenges, ensuring users are well-prepared for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to high-demand roles like DevOps Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer, with a focus on optimizing cloud operations.




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☁️ AWS Certifies Cloud Practitioner CCP

Designed for beginners, this certification provides foundational knowledge of AWS services and cloud concepts. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users build confidence by testing their understanding of core AWS principles. This certification is a stepping stone to more advanced AWS roles, making it ideal for those starting their cloud journey.




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📊 AWS Data Engineer Associate

This certification focuses on designing and implementing data solutions on AWS, including data lakes and ETL pipelines. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice data engineering concepts, ensuring they’re ready for the exam. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Data Engineer or Big Data Architect, with opportunities to work on large-scale data projects.




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🧠 AWS Machine Learning Engineer

This certification validates expertise in building, training, and deploying machine learning models on AWS. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide targeted practice on ML concepts and AWS tools, helping users master the material. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist, with high demand in AI-driven industries.




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☁️ AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

The AWS Advanced Networking certification focuses on hybrid cloud architectures, AWS networking services, and global infrastructure. Djamgatech's AI-powered quizzes provide scenario-based practice with Direct Connect, Route 53, and advanced VPC configurations. As the #1 most valuable cloud networking certification, it commands an average salary of $145,000 (Global Knowledge 2025) and boosts AWS Solutions Architect salaries by 27%. Certified professionals are recruited for Cloud Network Architect and Hybrid Infrastructure Specialist roles, especially in enterprises undergoing cloud migration.




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🔎 Azure AI Fundamentals

This certification introduces the basics of AI and machine learning on Microsoft Azure. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide practice on Azure AI tools and concepts, ensuring users are exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like AI Developer or Data Scientist, with opportunities to work on innovative AI solutions.




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📡 Azure Fabric Data Engineer Associate

This certification focuses on data engineering in Azure Fabric, including data integration and processing. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users master data engineering concepts, ensuring they’re prepared for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Data Engineer or Cloud Data Architect, with high demand in data-driven industries.




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☁️ Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

This certification provides an introduction to Microsoft Azure services and cloud concepts. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users build foundational knowledge, making it ideal for beginners. Achieving this certification can open doors to entry-level cloud roles, setting the stage for more advanced certifications.




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📈 CAPM Certification

The CAPM certification is an entry-level project management credential, ideal for those starting their project management careers. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice project management concepts, ensuring they’re ready for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Project Coordinator or Junior Project Manager, providing a strong foundation for career growth.




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🏥 CCMA Certification

The CCMA certification is designed for clinical medical assistants, covering essential healthcare skills. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of medical procedures and patient care, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Clinical Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician, with opportunities in the growing healthcare industry.




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❤️ CCRN Certification

The CCRN certification is for critical care nurses, validating their expertise in caring for critically ill patients. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide practice on critical care concepts, ensuring users are well-prepared. Earning this certification can lead to advanced nursing roles, with opportunities for specialization and higher earning potential.




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🛡️ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

The CEH certification focuses on ethical hacking and penetration testing, teaching users how to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes simulate real-world hacking scenarios, ensuring users are exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Ethical Hacker or Security Analyst, with high demand in cybersecurity.




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📊 CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

The CFA certification is the gold standard for investment professionals, covering financial analysis, valuation models, and risk management. Djamgatech’s AI-driven quizzes provide practice on critical topics like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, helping users master the material efficiently. Passing the CFA exams can lead to prestigious roles like Portfolio Manager or Financial Analyst, enhancing credibility in the finance industry.




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📈 CFP Certification

The CFP certification focuses on financial planning and personal wealth management. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice financial planning concepts, ensuring they’re ready for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Financial Planner or Wealth Manager, with opportunities to help clients achieve their financial goals.




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🩺 CHDA Certification

The CHDA certification is for health data analysts, validating their expertise in managing and analyzing healthcare data. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of health data concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Health Data Analyst or Healthcare Consultant, with opportunities in the growing healthcare data field.




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🔐 CISM Certification

The CISM certification focuses on information security management, teaching users how to design and manage security programs. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide practice on security management concepts, ensuring users are well-prepared. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Security Manager or IT Director, with high demand in cybersecurity leadership.




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🔏 CISSP Certification

The CISSP certification is a globally recognized credential for cybersecurity professionals, focusing on risk management and security operations. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users internalize complex security concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Security Consultant or CISO, with significant career advancement opportunities.




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☸️ CKA Certification

The CKA certification validates expertise in Kubernetes administration, including cluster management and troubleshooting. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide hands-on practice, ensuring users are ready for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Kubernetes Administrator or Cloud Engineer, with high demand in containerized environments.




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📊 CMA Certification

The CMA certification is for management accountants, covering financial planning, analysis, and control. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice accounting concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Management Accountant or Financial Controller, with opportunities for career growth in finance.




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🏥 CNA Certification

The CNA certification is for nursing assistants, validating their skills in patient care. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of nursing concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, with opportunities in the healthcare industry.




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🛡️ CompTIA CySA+

The CompTIA CySA+ certification focuses on cybersecurity analysis, teaching users how to detect and respond to security threats. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes simulate real-world scenarios, ensuring users are well-prepared. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Cybersecurity Analyst or Threat Intelligence Analyst, with high demand in cybersecurity.




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🔒 CompTIA Security+

The CompTIA Security+ certification covers IT security fundamentals, including network security and risk management. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice security concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to entry-level roles in IT security, providing a strong foundation for career growth.




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📑 CPA Certification

The CPA certification is for accounting professionals, covering auditing, taxation, and financial reporting. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide practice on accounting concepts, ensuring users are ready for the exam. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Certified Public Accountant or Financial Auditor, with high earning potential.




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💉 CPC Certification

The CPC certification is for medical coders, validating their expertise in medical billing and coding. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of coding concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Medical Coder or Billing Specialist, with opportunities in the healthcare industry.




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💊 CPHT Certification

The CPHT certification is for pharmacy technicians, covering medication dispensing and pharmacy operations. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice pharmacy concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Pharmacy Technician or Medication Safety Officer, with opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.




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📜 CSM Certification

The CSM certification is for Scrum Masters, validating their expertise in Agile project management. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice Agile concepts, ensuring they’re ready for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with high demand in project management.




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🏦 CTP Certification

The CTP certification focuses on treasury management, including cash flow and risk management. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice treasury concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Treasury Analyst or Cash Manager, with opportunities in corporate finance.




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📋 Enrolled Agent Certification

The Enrolled Agent certification is for tax professionals, validating their expertise in tax preparation and representation. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of tax concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Tax Consultant or Enrolled Agent, with opportunities in tax advisory.




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📉 FRM Certification

The FRM certification focuses on financial risk management, teaching users how to identify and mitigate financial risks. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide practice on risk management concepts, ensuring users are well-prepared. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Risk Manager or Financial Analyst, with high demand in finance.




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☁️ Google Associate Cloud Engineer

This certification validates expertise in deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice cloud engineering concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Cloud Engineer or DevOps Engineer, with opportunities in cloud computing.




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🎓 Google Professional Cloud Architect (PCA)

Focuses on designing, developing, and managing robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Validates expertise in cloud architecture, GCP technologies, and driving business objectives with cloud solutions. A benchmark certification for senior cloud roles.


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🔐 Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

This certification focuses on securing Google Cloud environments, including identity management and data protection. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of cloud security concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Cloud Security Engineer or Security Architect, with high demand in cybersecurity.




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📊 Google Professional Data Engineer

This certification validates expertise in designing and implementing data solutions on Google Cloud. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice data engineering concepts, ensuring they’re ready for the exam. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Data Engineer or Big Data Architect, with opportunities in data-driven industries.




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🧠 Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer

This certification focuses on building and deploying machine learning models on Google Cloud. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes provide targeted practice on ML concepts, ensuring users are exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist, with high demand in AI-driven industries.




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⚙️ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification focuses on process optimization and business efficiency. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice Lean Six Sigma concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Process Improvement Manager or Business Consultant, with opportunities in operations management.




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☁️ Microsoft Azure Administrator

This certification validates expertise in managing and deploying Microsoft Azure services. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice Azure administration concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Cloud Administrator or IT Manager, with opportunities in cloud computing.




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🔐 Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate

This certification focuses on securing Microsoft Azure environments, including identity management and threat protection. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of Azure security concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Cloud Security Engineer or Security Architect, with high demand in cybersecurity.




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📊 PMP - Project Management Professional

The PMP certification is the gold standard for project managers, validating expertise in advanced project management strategies. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice project management concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Project Manager or Program Manager, with significant career advancement opportunities.




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📑 RHIT Certification

The RHIT certification is for health information technicians, validating their expertise in managing patient data. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users test their knowledge of health information concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Earning this certification can lead to roles like Health Information Technician or Medical Records Manager, with opportunities in healthcare administration.




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🔄 Six Sigma Green Belt

The Six Sigma Green Belt certification focuses on process improvement and quality control. Djamgatech’s AI quizzes help users practice Six Sigma concepts, ensuring they’re exam-ready. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Quality Assurance Manager or Process Improvement Specialist, with opportunities in operations management.




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🔵 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE certification validates expertise in CRM solutions, including sales, customer service, and marketing automation. Djamgatech's AI quizzes help users master Power Platform integration and business process flows, ensuring exam readiness. Earning this certification can lead to roles like CRM Consultant or Business Applications Specialist, with opportunities in digital transformation projects.




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💙 Salesforce Administrator

The Salesforce Administrator certification demonstrates proficiency in configuring and managing Salesforce CRM platforms. Djamgatech's AI quizzes provide targeted practice on security models, automation tools, and data management, preparing users for certification success. This credential opens doors to roles like Salesforce Admin or CRM Analyst, with high demand in cloud-based customer relationship management.




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🔴 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect

The OCI Architect certification validates skills in designing secure, high-performance solutions on Oracle Cloud. Djamgatech's AI quizzes cover compute services, autonomous databases, and network architecture, ensuring comprehensive exam preparation. Achieving this certification can lead to roles like Cloud Architect or Infrastructure Engineer, particularly in enterprises using Oracle technologies.




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🟢 ITIL 4 Foundation

The ITIL 4 certification establishes foundational knowledge of IT service management best practices. Djamgatech's AI quizzes help users master the service value system and key ITIL practices, streamlining exam preparation. This globally-recognized credential qualifies professionals for IT Service Manager or Process Coordinator roles across all industries.




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🔘 Cisco CCNA

The CCNA certification validates core networking skills including IP addressing, network access, and security fundamentals. Djamgatech's AI quizzes provide hands-on practice with routing protocols and Cisco technologies, building exam confidence. Certified professionals qualify for Network Technician or Systems Administrator roles, with pathways to advanced Cisco certifications.




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🏢 CCNP Enterprise Certification

Validates advanced skills in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. Covers dual-stack (IPv4/IPv6) architectures, SD-WAN, wireless security, and network automation. With 82% of enterprises prioritizing Cisco-certified network engineers (IDC 2024), CCNP holders earn $125,000+ deploying secure, scalable networks for Fortune 500 companies and cloud providers.




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🔮 JNCIP-ENT (Juniper Enterprise Routing & Switching)

The JNCIP-ENT certification validates advanced skills in Juniper enterprise networking, including EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and Junos automation. Djamgatech's AI quizzes help users master Junos-specific implementations and troubleshooting techniques. This certification is particularly valuable for telecom and service provider roles, with 85% of Tier 1 carriers using Juniper infrastructure. Professionals with JNCIP-ENT earn an average salary of $118,000 (Juniper Networks 2023 Survey) and qualify for roles like Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in carrier environments.




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☁️ AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

The AWS Advanced Networking certification focuses on hybrid cloud architectures, AWS networking services, and global infrastructure. Djamgatech's AI-powered quizzes provide scenario-based practice with Direct Connect, Route 53, and advanced VPC configurations. As the #1 most valuable cloud networking certification, it commands an average salary of $145,000 (Global Knowledge 2025) and boosts AWS Solutions Architect salaries by 27%. Certified professionals are recruited for Cloud Network Architect and Hybrid Infrastructure Specialist roles, especially in enterprises undergoing cloud migration.




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🔒 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

The CCSP certification validates expertise in cloud security architecture and operations. Djamgatech's AI quizzes help master cloud data security, identity management, and compliance frameworks. With 48% year-over-year growth in cloud security roles (ISC² 2023), CCSP holders earn $150,000 average salary and qualify for Cloud Security Architect or Cloud Risk Manager positions at AWS, Microsoft, and cloud-first enterprises.




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⚔️ Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

The OSCP certification proves hands-on penetration testing skills through a grueling 24-hour practical exam. Djamgatech's scenario-based quizzes prepare users for real-world exploitation techniques. As the #1 most requested pentesting cert (Cyberseek.org), OSCP holders command $120,000+ salaries and are recruited by top security firms like CrowdStrike and Mandiant for Red Team and Vulnerability Assessment roles.




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🏭 GIAC ICS Security

The GIAC ICS certification validates critical infrastructure protection skills for SCADA/OT systems. Djamgatech's AI quizzes cover industrial protocols, Purdue Model architecture, and ICS-specific threats. With 300% growth in OT cyberattacks (Dragos 2023), certified professionals earn $135,000 average salaries at energy firms, water utilities, and manufacturing plants implementing IIoT security.




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🔧 DevSecOps Professional

The DevSecOps certification demonstrates CI/CD pipeline security expertise. Djamgatech's scenario-based drills cover SAST/DAST tools, Kubernetes hardening, and compliance-as-code. As 67% of enterprises now mandate DevSecOps skills (GitLab 2023), certified engineers command $145,000+ salaries at cloud-native companies and financial institutions automating security.




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⚡ NERC CIP Compliance Professional

This certification validates expertise in securing North America's bulk electric systems against cyber-physical threats. Covers critical standards like CIP-002 (asset identification) and CIP-013 (supply chain risk). With $1M/day fines for non-compliance (FERC 2023), certified professionals command $125,000+ salaries at utilities and grid operators protecting 3,200+ critical assets.




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🌀 Post-Quantum Cryptography Specialist

Certifies expertise in quantum-resistant algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber/Dilithium) and QKD networks defending against "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks. Covers NIST standardization processes and migration strategies for classical crypto systems. With 20% of enterprises facing quantum threats by 2025 (Gartner), certified experts earn $150,000+ securing government and financial systems with 25+ year data sensitivity.




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🇪🇺 EU Cybersecurity Certification (EUCC)

ENISA's mandatory framework under NIS2 Directive, unifying 28 national standards for public sector contracts. Validates GDPR-aligned controls like "data protection by design" and cross-border incident reporting. With 72% of CERT-EU job postings requiring EUCC (2024), certified professionals earn €110,000+ securing critical infrastructure across the European single market.




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🔐 ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

The global standard for implementing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), covering 114 Annex A controls across 14 domains. Validates expertise in risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and continuous security improvement. With 48,000+ certified organizations worldwide (ISO 2024), professionals earn $120,000+ implementing security programs aligned with GDPR, NIS2, and cloud compliance requirements.




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📶 GSMA 5G Security Assurance

Certifies expertise in securing 5G networks against slicing attacks, SUPI harvesting, and edge computing vulnerabilities. Covers 3GPP Security Assurance Specifications (SCAS) for telecom operators and IoT deployments. With 1.5 billion 5G connections expected by 2025 (Ericsson), certified professionals earn $140,000+ implementing zero-trust architectures for private 5G networks and smart city infrastructure.




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AI Universe Illustration

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

At the outermost layer, we have AI, the broadest and most encompassing term. AI refers to machines and systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Some of these tasks include:

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enabling machines to understand and respond to human language.
  • Computer Vision: Allowing machines to interpret and process visual data.
  • Knowledge Representation: Storing information about the world in a form that a computer system can utilize.
  • AI Ethics: Ensuring AI systems are developed and used responsibly, considering fairness, transparency, and societal impact.
  • Cognitive Computing: Simulating human thought processes in a computerized model to improve decision-making capabilities.

Machine Learning (ML)

Moving one layer in, we find ML. This subset of AI involves systems that learn from data to make decisions and predictions. Key concepts include:

  • Dimensionality Reduction: Simplifying data without losing significant information, useful for visualization and reducing computational costs.
  • Unsupervised Learning: Finding patterns in data without pre-labeled outcomes, such as clustering and association analysis.
  • Reinforcement Learning: Learning optimal actions through trial and error, often used in robotics and game playing.
  • Ensemble Learning: Combining multiple models to improve performance, such as Random Forests and Gradient Boosting.

Neural Networks

Delving deeper, we encounter Neural Networks, which are inspired by the human brain's structure. These are essential for many advanced AI capabilities. Components include:

  • Perceptrons: The simplest type of neural network, forming the basis of more complex networks.
  • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Specialized in processing visual data, widely used in image recognition and classification tasks.
  • Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs): Handle sequential data, like time series and natural language, useful in tasks such as language translation and speech recognition.
  • Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLPs): Networks with multiple layers between input and output, used for basic classification and regression tasks.
  • Activation Functions: Functions that determine the output of a neural network, such as ReLU, Sigmoid, and Tanh.
  • Backpropagation: The method for training neural networks by adjusting weights through gradient descent to minimize errors.

Deep Learning

Within neural networks, we have the realm of Deep Learning. This subset involves networks with many layers (hence "deep") and includes:

  • Deep Neural Networks (DNNs): Networks with multiple hidden layers for more complex feature extraction, often used in speech recognition and image processing.
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): Networks that generate new data similar to the input data, used in creating synthetic images, videos, and art.
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning: Combining deep learning with reinforcement learning techniques, applied in robotics, self-driving cars, and advanced gaming AI.

Generative AI

At the core, we find Generative AI, which is about creating new content. This includes:

  • Language Modeling: Predicting the next word in a sequence to generate coherent text, used in chatbots and virtual assistants.
  • Transformer Architecture: A model architecture that efficiently handles sequential data, crucial for NLP tasks like translation and summarization.
  • Self-Attention Mechanism: Allows models to focus on different parts of the input sequence, improving context understanding, particularly in Transformers.
  • Natural Language Understanding (NLU): Comprehending and generating human-like language, enabling applications like sentiment analysis and conversational AI.
  • Dialogue Systems: AI systems designed to converse with humans in a natural manner, powering virtual customer service and personal assistants.
  • Transfer Learning: Utilizing knowledge from one task to improve performance on a different but related task, reducing training time and improving efficiency.

Understanding the Layers of AI

By understanding these layers, you can gain deeper insights into the capabilities and potential of AI technologies, from basic machine learning to advanced generative models. Each layer builds upon the previous one, creating a rich ecosystem of tools and approaches that empower machines to understand, learn, and create in increasingly sophisticated ways.

Simple Interactive Linear AI/Model Simulation

Linear Model Illustration

This simple simulation allows you to experiment with the concept of a basic linear model, which is a core idea in machine learning. By adjusting the 'weight' and 'bias' values, you can see how these parameters influence the output of the model. This helps you understand how machine learning algorithms make decisions based on input data.

The 'weight' can be thought of as the influence or importance given to a particular input, while the 'bias' is a constant added to shift the result. By manipulating these sliders, you get a hands-on demonstration of how even small changes can affect the outcome, similar to how models learn to adjust themselves to make better predictions.

Adjust the weight and bias to see how the output changes:

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This type of model has real-life applications in various fields. For instance, in predicting house prices, the 'weight' could represent the importance of features such as the number of bedrooms or the location, while the 'bias' helps to adjust the final price prediction to account for other influencing factors. By adjusting the weight and bias, you can understand how these features impact the final value, just like how a real estate model would make predictions based on property attributes.



Logistic Regression Classification Simulator

Logistic Regression Classification Simulator Illustration

This simulation helps you understand logistic regression, a classification technique often used in machine learning to categorize data points into different classes. By adjusting parameters like the decision boundary, you can see how these changes influence the model's classification decisions.

Logistic regression is used to predict the probability of a binary outcome based on input features. The decision boundary represents the threshold at which the model decides whether a data point belongs to one class or the other. By changing the decision boundary, you can visualize how classifications vary, just like in real-life applications where small changes can lead to different decisions.

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Logistic regression is widely used in fields like healthcare and finance. For instance, it can be used to determine if a patient has a certain disease based on their symptoms, or to decide whether a transaction is fraudulent. By adjusting the decision boundary, you can get a hands-on understanding of how the model makes decisions and how sensitive it is to parameter changes.



Key Difference Between Linear and Logistic Regression

Linear regression tries to draw a straight line through your data that best predicts a numerical outcome. Logistic regression, instead, aims to draw a boundary (often a line or curve) that separates your data into distinct categories.

- Linear Regression: Finds the best-fit line by minimizing the gap between each data point and the line’s predicted value. It’s ideal for predicting continuous outcomes (e.g., housing prices).

- Logistic Regression: Focuses on drawing a boundary that best splits data into two or more classes (e.g., “spam” vs. “not spam”). It measures how far each point is from this boundary to see how well the classes are separated.

Another key difference lies in how distances are measured:

- In Linear Regression, the distance is calculated between the predicted and actual points.

- In Logistic Regression, the perpendicular distance is calculated between the point and the separation line.

Decision Tree Simulator

Decision Tree Illustration

This simulation helps you understand decision trees, a popular machine learning algorithm used for both classification and regression tasks. Decision trees work by splitting the data into subsets based on feature values, making decisions through branches until a final classification is reached.

You can adjust parameters like tree depth to see how the complexity of the tree affects the model's ability to classify data. A deeper tree can capture more details, but it can also lead to overfitting, where the model becomes too specific to the training data.

Adjust the tree depth to see how it affects the decision-making process:

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Decision trees are widely used in industries like healthcare for diagnosing diseases, or in finance for determining credit risk. By adjusting the tree depth, you can understand how decision trees make choices and how complexity impacts the model's performance.



K-Means Clustering Simulator

K-Means Clustering Illustration

This simulation helps you understand K-Means Clustering, an unsupervised machine learning algorithm used to group data points into clusters based on similarity. The algorithm assigns data points to the nearest cluster center, and the centers are recalculated until the clusters stabilize.

You can adjust the number of clusters to see how the algorithm groups the data points. More clusters mean that data is grouped into finer divisions, while fewer clusters give a broader grouping.

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K-Means Clustering is widely used for market segmentation, customer analysis, and image compression. By adjusting the number of clusters, you can understand how the algorithm works to group similar data points and how it is used to discover patterns in unlabeled data.



Gradient Descent Simulator

Gradient Descent Illustration

This simulation helps you understand Gradient Descent, an optimization algorithm used to minimize a cost function by iteratively moving in the direction of the steepest descent. It is a fundamental concept in machine learning, used to adjust parameters in models to reduce error.

You can adjust the learning rate to see how it affects the convergence of the gradient descent process. A higher learning rate will make larger jumps towards the minimum, but if it’s too high, it may overshoot or even fail to converge. A lower learning rate will take smaller, more precise steps but may take longer to reach the minimum.

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Gradient Descent is used extensively in training machine learning models, particularly in neural networks. By adjusting the learning rate, you can understand how the convergence of the algorithm changes and why selecting an appropriate learning rate is crucial for effective model training.



Linear Regression Line Fit Simulator

Linear Regression Illustration

This simulation helps you understand Linear Regression, one of the simplest yet most powerful machine learning models used to predict a continuous value. Linear regression attempts to fit a straight line through the data points such that the total error is minimized.

In this simulation, you can adjust the slope and intercept of the line to see how the fit changes. You can also add points manually and try to minimize the error visually, similar to how regression works in real-world scenarios.

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Line Fit Result:

Linear Regression is widely used for predictive modeling in various fields, such as finance for predicting stock prices, in marketing for understanding trends, or in health to predict patient outcomes. By adjusting the slope and intercept, you can understand how linear models learn to fit data and minimize the prediction error.



Principal Component Analysis (PCA) Visualizer

PCA Illustration

This simulation helps you understand Principal Component Analysis (PCA), a dimensionality reduction technique used to transform a high-dimensional dataset into a smaller one, while preserving as much variance as possible. PCA is commonly used for visualization and to reduce computational complexity.

In this simulation, you can adjust the number of components to visualize how data transforms from a higher-dimensional space to fewer dimensions. This process helps capture the main trends in data and makes it easier to work with large datasets.

Adjust the number of components to see how data transforms:

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PCA Transformation Result:

PCA is widely used for data compression, visualization, and exploratory data analysis. It can simplify models, reduce noise, and reveal hidden structures in data. By adjusting the number of components, you can understand how PCA captures the key features of complex datasets and reduces dimensionality.



Reinforcement Learning Grid World Simulator

Reinforcement Learning Grid World Illustration

This simulation helps you understand Reinforcement Learning, a type of machine learning where an agent learns by interacting with its environment to maximize rewards. The agent takes actions, receives rewards, and adjusts its strategy to improve its performance.

In this simulation, you can adjust the rewards for reaching specific cells, and observe how the agent learns to navigate the grid to maximize its rewards. Reinforcement learning is used in a variety of applications, such as robotics, game playing, and autonomous vehicles.

Adjust the reward for reaching the goal to see how it affects the agent's behavior:

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Reinforcement Learning Result:

Reinforcement learning is used in scenarios where an agent must make a series of decisions to maximize cumulative rewards. By adjusting the rewards in this simulation, you can see how the agent adapts its strategy to reach the goal more efficiently, similar to how reinforcement learning algorithms learn to make decisions.



Activation Functions Visualizer

Activation Functions Illustration

This simulation helps you understand different activation functions used in neural networks, such as ReLU, Sigmoid, and Tanh. Activation functions are crucial as they determine how a node in the neural network behaves and transform the input signal into an output.

In this simulation, you can select different activation functions and see how they impact the output for a given input value. Understanding activation functions is key to designing effective deep learning models.

Select an activation function to see how it transforms the input:



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Activation Function Result:

Activation functions like ReLU are often used in hidden layers of deep neural networks, while functions like Sigmoid and Tanh are commonly used for binary classification or to add non-linearity. By visualizing these functions, you can better understand why different activation functions are chosen for different types of tasks.



Naive Bayes Text Classification Simulator

Naive Bayes Illustration

This simulation helps you understand how the Naive Bayes algorithm works for text classification. Naive Bayes is a probabilistic classifier that uses Bayes' theorem to predict the probability that a given text belongs to a particular category.

In this simulation, you can input text and see how the Naive Bayes algorithm calculates the probability of the text belonging to different categories. This will help you understand how classifiers make decisions based on word frequencies.

Enter a text to classify it:



Classification Result:

Naive Bayes is commonly used for spam detection, sentiment analysis, and text categorization because of its simplicity and effectiveness. By visualizing how the algorithm works, you can see why it is useful for tasks involving large sets of text data.



Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Simulator

RAG Illustration

This simulation helps you understand Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a method that combines retrieval-based methods with generative models. The model first retrieves relevant documents from a knowledge base and then generates a response based on the retrieved information.

In this simulation, you can input a query, and the model will retrieve relevant information from a mock knowledge base and generate a response. This illustrates how RAG improves response quality by grounding the generation in real data.

Enter a query to see how the RAG model responds:



RAG Response:

RAG is used extensively in question-answering systems and chatbots to provide more informative and contextually relevant answers. By combining the strengths of retrieval and generation, RAG models produce outputs that are both factually accurate and conversationally fluent.



Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) Simulator

GANs Illustration

This simulation helps you understand Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), a type of generative model that uses two competing neural networks, called the Generator and the Discriminator, to create realistic data. The Generator tries to create fake data that looks real, while the Discriminator tries to tell apart real data from fake data.

In this simulation, you can adjust how the Generator and Discriminator learn to understand how the training process works and how these two networks compete with each other. This provides insight into how GANs can generate convincing outputs, such as realistic images or sound.

Adjust the Generator and Discriminator learning rates to see how they affect training:

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GAN Training Result:

GANs are widely used in applications such as generating realistic images, creating artwork, and even generating synthetic data for training purposes. By adjusting the learning rates, you can observe the delicate balance needed between the Generator and Discriminator for effective training.



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