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The answer is Amazon WorkSpaces, the AWS service that provides fully managed virtual desktops in the cloud. This is correct because WorkSpaces eliminates the need for physical computers or on-premises VDI infrastructure by delivering secure, persistent Windows or Linux desktops that employees can access from any supported device, exactly matching the scenario of providing cloud-based virtual desktops without hardware management. On the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 exam, this question tests your understanding of AWS’s desktop virtualization offering, often appearing alongside traps like confusing WorkSpaces with AppStream 2.0 (which streams applications, not full desktops) or EC2 (which requires manual OS setup). A key memory tip: think of WorkSpaces as “workspaces in the cloud” — if the scenario mentions virtual desktops for employees, the answer is almost always WorkSpaces, not a compute or application streaming service.

CLF-C02 Cloud Technology and Services Practice Question

This CLF-C02 practice question tests your understanding of cloud technology and services. 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 wants to provide employees with secure, managed virtual Windows or Linux desktops accessible from any device, without purchasing physical computers or managing on-premises VDI infrastructure. Which AWS service provides cloud-based virtual desktops?

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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

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Amazon WorkSpaces

Amazon WorkSpaces is a fully managed, cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service that provides secure, persistent Windows or Linux desktops accessible from any supported device. It eliminates the need to purchase physical hardware or manage on-premises VDI, aligning directly with the scenario described.

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.

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    Amazon AppStream 2.0

    Why it's wrong here

    AppStream 2.0 streams specific desktop applications to a browser — it is application streaming, not a full persistent virtual desktop. WorkSpaces provides a full virtual desktop experience.

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    Amazon WorkSpaces

    Why this is correct

    WorkSpaces provides fully managed, persistent virtual desktops (Windows or Linux) in the cloud. Employees access them from any device. AWS manages the underlying infrastructure, security, and availability.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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    Amazon EC2 with Remote Desktop

    Why it's wrong here

    Running Windows on EC2 and connecting via RDP is a DIY approach that requires managing the instance, licensing, updates, and connectivity. WorkSpaces is the managed, purpose-built virtual desktop service.

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    AWS Connect

    Why it's wrong here

    Amazon Connect is a cloud contact centre service for customer service operations — not a virtual desktop service.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is confusing Amazon WorkSpaces (full virtual desktop) with Amazon AppStream 2.0 (application streaming), as both provide remote access but serve fundamentally different use cases — one delivers an entire OS desktop, the other delivers individual applications.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Amazon WorkSpaces uses the PCoIP (PC over IP) or WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol (WSP) to deliver a low-latency, pixel-streamed desktop experience to client devices. Under the hood, each WorkSpace is backed by an EC2 instance with a persistent root volume (C: drive on Windows, / on Linux) and a separate user volume (D: drive on Windows, /home on Linux), allowing users to install applications and save data that persists across sessions. A common real-world scenario is a company migrating from on-premises Citrix or VMware Horizon to WorkSpaces to reduce operational overhead and enable remote work without managing VDI brokers or hypervisors.

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.

TExam Day Tips

  • 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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.

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What does this CLF-C02 question test?

Cloud Technology and Services — This question tests Cloud Technology and Services — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Amazon WorkSpaces — Amazon WorkSpaces is a fully managed, cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service that provides secure, persistent Windows or Linux desktops accessible from any supported device. It eliminates the need to purchase physical hardware or manage on-premises VDI, aligning directly with the scenario described.

What should I do if I get this CLF-C02 question wrong?

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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