AWS CAF Governance Perspective Capabilities

Answer Correct answer: A, D — Program and project management and Risk management are the foundational capabilities within the AWS CAF Governance perspective.

Which AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) capabilities belong to the governance perspective? (Choose two.)

  1. Program and project management Correct Answer
  2. Product management
  3. Portfolio management
  4. Risk management Correct Answer
  5. Event management

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100% of anonymous learners picked answer AD. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Community Insight

Tests knowledge of AWS CAF perspectives; the trap is confusing operational or security-specific services with overarching governance disciplines like risk and program management.

Identifies the two AWS Cloud Adoption Framework capabilities belonging to the governance perspective: Program and project management, and Risk management.

Learners often select 'Product management' because it sounds business-related, but it belongs to the Business perspective, not Governance.

Community Discussion (3 comments)

b0nb0n101 👍 1
The correct answers are: A. Program and project management D. Risk management These two capabilities fall under the Governance perspective of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF), which focuses on ensuring business governance and controls, including managing risks and ensuring compliance.
bda92b3 👍 1
A and D are correct https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/overview-aws-cloud-adoption-framework/foundational-capabilities.html
PhilipJ 👍 2 Selected: AD
A and D are correct. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/overview-aws-cloud-adoption-framework/foundational-capabilities.html

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Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) defines specific foundational capabilities for each perspective. Under the Governance perspective, the key capabilities are Program and project management and Risk management. These disciplines ensure that cloud adoption is aligned with business goals, properly resourced, and managed against potential threats.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Product management (Option B) belongs to the Business perspective, focusing on value realization and market fit. Portfolio management (Option C) also falls under the Business perspective, dealing with investment prioritization. Event management (Option E) is typically associated with the Operations perspective, focusing on monitoring and incident response.

Community Comment Notes

Community consensus strongly supports A and D, with users citing the official AWS whitepaper as confirmation. As noted by user PhilipJ, the documentation explicitly lists these two under Governance. The high vote count confirms this is a straightforward recall question for those who have studied the CAF structure.

Official Reference

Exam Strategy

Memorize the primary focus of each CAF perspective: Business (Value), People (Skills), Governance (Controls/Risk), Platform (Tech), Security (Protection), Operations (Run). When asked about Governance, think 'Control' and 'Risk'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Product management not part of Governance?

Product management focuses on defining product vision and value, which aligns with the Business perspective's goal of driving business outcomes.

What does Portfolio management cover in AWS CAF?

Portfolio management is part of the Business perspective, focusing on prioritizing investments and managing the portfolio of cloud initiatives.

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