Cloud Technology & ServicesQuestion 85 of 100
Which statement correctly describes edge locations in the AWS global infrastructure?
a.They are used only for storing relational databases
b.They replace Availability Zones
c.They are where the root user signs in
d.They are sites used to cache content closer to users, primarily for services like CloudFront
Explanation
Edge locations are part of the content delivery network and cache content closer to end users to reduce latency. They are distinct from Regions and Availability Zones, which host the core compute and storage infrastructure.
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