- A
Configure Macie to automatically grant access to the SageMaker execution role
Why wrong: Macie is for data discovery, not access control.
- B
Create a VPC endpoint for S3 and associate it with the SageMaker VPC
Why wrong: VPC endpoints are not required for cross-account access; they are used for private connectivity.
- C
Add a bucket policy that grants the SageMaker execution role from the other account s3:GetObject and s3:ListBucket permissions
The bucket policy must explicitly allow the cross-account role.
- D
Attach an IAM policy to the SageMaker execution role that allows s3:GetObject and s3:ListBucket on the source bucket
The role must have permissions to access the bucket.
- E
Remove the bucket policy that prohibits external access
Why wrong: That would weaken security; the policy can be modified to allow specific cross-account access.
AIF-C01 Practice Question: A company uses Amazon Macie to discover sensitive…
This AIF-C01 practice question tests your understanding of aif-c01 exam topics. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Amazon Macie to discover sensitive data in an S3 bucket containing training datasets. The bucket policy currently prohibits access from external accounts. Which TWO steps are necessary to allow a cross-account SageMaker training job to access this bucket while maintaining security?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Add a bucket policy that grants the SageMaker execution role from the other account s3:GetObject and s3:ListBucket permissions
For cross-account access, the bucket policy must grant the required permissions to the SageMaker execution role (from the other account), and the SageMaker execution role must have an IAM policy that allows it to access the S3 bucket. Macie doesn't control access. VPC endpoints are optional.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Configure Macie to automatically grant access to the SageMaker execution role
Why it's wrong here
Macie is for data discovery, not access control.
- ✗
Create a VPC endpoint for S3 and associate it with the SageMaker VPC
Why it's wrong here
VPC endpoints are not required for cross-account access; they are used for private connectivity.
- ✓
Add a bucket policy that grants the SageMaker execution role from the other account s3:GetObject and s3:ListBucket permissions
Why this is correct
The bucket policy must explicitly allow the cross-account role.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Attach an IAM policy to the SageMaker execution role that allows s3:GetObject and s3:ListBucket on the source bucket
Why this is correct
The role must have permissions to access the bucket.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Remove the bucket policy that prohibits external access
Why it's wrong here
That would weaken security; the policy can be modified to allow specific cross-account access.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
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FAQ
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What does this AIF-C01 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add a bucket policy that grants the SageMaker execution role from the other account s3:GetObject and s3:ListBucket permissions — For cross-account access, the bucket policy must grant the required permissions to the SageMaker execution role (from the other account), and the SageMaker execution role must have an IAM policy that allows it to access the S3 bucket. Macie doesn't control access. VPC endpoints are optional.
What should I do if I get this AIF-C01 question wrong?
Identify which AIF-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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