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A media production company has a physical studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The company runs video editing workloads on Amazon EC2 instances that require single-digit millisecond latency to the studio's on-premises storage and workstations. The company wants to use AWS infrastructure that is physically located in or very near Atlanta to achieve this latency, while still having full access to AWS services like EC2, EBS, and VPC. The company does not want to manage the underlying hardware. Which AWS infrastructure option should the company use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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AWS Outposts
AWS Outposts bring native AWS services to the customer's on-premises data center, but the customer must provide the facility, power, and cooling. The scenario specifically says the company does not want to manage the underlying hardware, and Outposts still require the customer to manage the physical site. Local Zones are a better fit because they are fully managed by AWS in AWS-owned facilities near the metropolitan area.
B
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AWS Local Zones
AWS Local Zones are specifically designed to provide single-digit millisecond latency for applications in a specific geographic area. They are fully managed by AWS and extend the AWS Region to be closer to end users. The company can run EC2 instances in a Local Zone near Atlanta to achieve the required low latency for video editing workloads.
C
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AWS Wavelength
AWS Wavelength is designed for applications that require ultra-low latency over 5G mobile networks. It embeds AWS compute and storage at the edge of telecom providers' 5G networks. The scenario does not involve 5G or mobile connectivity; it requires low latency to a physical studio, which is better served by a Local Zone.
D
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AWS Edge Locations
AWS Edge Locations are part of the Amazon CloudFront content delivery network. They cache content to reduce latency for end users but do not run general-purpose compute workloads like EC2 instances. They cannot host the video editing application directly.
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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.
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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.
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Question 1
A developer needs to launch a test server for a new application prototype. The developer logs into the AWS Management Console, selects an Amazon EC2 instance type, configures the security group, and starts the instance. The instance is running within two minutes, and the developer did not need to submit a formal request to the company's IT procurement team or wait for approval from a cloud administrator. Which essential characteristic of cloud computing does this scenario best demonstrate?
Question 2
A solutions architect is planning a new web application on AWS. The workload will include 3 Amazon EC2 instances (t3.medium) running 24/7, an Application Load Balancer, and an Amazon RDS for MySQL db.t3.small database. The architect needs to estimate the monthly cost for the first year, considering different purchasing options (On-Demand, 1-year All Upfront Reserved Instance, and Compute Savings Plan). Which AWS tool should the architect use to create this estimate?
Question 3
A company's development team frequently needs temporary test environments. A developer can log into the AWS Management Console, select an Amazon EC2 instance type, configure storage, and launch the instance within minutes without any interaction with the IT infrastructure team. This capability is an example of which essential characteristic of cloud computing?
Question 4
A company's finance team needs to analyze AWS spending in detail. They require a report that includes hourly cost data for each AWS service, each individual resource (e.g., a specific EC2 instance), and any cost allocation tags applied. The team plans to export this data to an Amazon S3 bucket and then import it into a custom business intelligence (BI) analytics dashboard. Which AWS tool should the finance team use to generate this level of detailed cost data?
Question 5
A company uses AWS for its development environment. The finance team wants to set a monthly budget of $10,000. They want to receive an email notification when the actual costs reach 80% of the budget ($8,000) and again when costs exceed the budget. The team needs a managed AWS service that can automatically send these alerts without requiring custom code or third-party tools. Which AWS service should the team use?
Question 6
A company uses AWS Organizations to manage multiple accounts. The security team needs to enforce a policy that restricts SSH access (port 22) from the internet (0.0.0.0/0) in all VPCs across all accounts. The team wants to centrally define the allowed rules and automatically apply them to newly created VPCs and security groups, while also automatically remediating any existing non-compliant security groups. Which AWS service should the team use?
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this CLF-C02 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Local Zones — AWS Local Zones are an infrastructure deployment that places compute, storage, networking, and database services closer to large population centers, helping to run applications that require single-digit millisecond latency for end users. They are extensions of AWS Regions and provide low latency for workloads like video editing, real-time gaming, and live events. The company can use Local Zones in or near Atlanta to meet its latency requirements without managing any hardware. AWS Outposts require the customer to provide physical space, power, and cooling, and while AWS manages the hardware, the customer still has operational responsibilities for the facility. AWS Wavelength is designed for mobile edge computing with 5G networks. AWS Edge Locations are part of Amazon CloudFront and are used for content caching, not for running compute workloads directly.
What should I do if I get this CLF-C02 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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