A developer must use the AWS CLI to access AWS resources. Which credential or item must be created in the developer's AWS account to allow CLI access?
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Correct answer: AWS access key.
Why this is the answer
An AWS access key, consisting of an access key ID and a secret access key, is the correct credential for programmatic access to AWS resources via the AWS CLI or SDKs. It authenticates the user or application making API calls. User name and password are used for console access, not programmatic access. AWS Systems Manager is a service for managing infrastructure, not a credential for CLI access. Root password access refers to the credentials for the root user account, which should be protected and not used for daily tasks or programmatic access due to its elevated privileges.
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