What is an AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) role?
A) A user associated with an AWS resource
B) A group associated with an AWS resource
C) An entity that defines a set of permissions for use with an AWS resource
D) An authentication credential associated with a multi-factor authentication (MFA) token

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An IAM role is an entity within AWS that defines a set of permissions for making AWS service requests. It is used to delegate access to users, applications, or services that don't have a permanent identity in AWS.

What Is an AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Role