- A
AWS Direct Connect
Why wrong: Direct Connect provides dedicated network connectivity from on-premises to AWS, but AWS services still run in AWS data centers, not on-premises.
- B
AWS VPN
Why wrong: AWS VPN creates encrypted tunnels to AWS, but doesn't extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations.
- C
AWS Outposts
Outposts physically extends AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations, running AWS services locally with the same APIs, tools, and management as the AWS cloud.
- D
AWS Local Zones
Why wrong: Local Zones extend AWS infrastructure to metropolitan areas for low-latency access — they are AWS-operated, not customer-premises deployments.
Question 986 of 1,024
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 create a hybrid cloud architecture where their on-premises applications can access AWS services as if they were running locally. Which AWS service extends AWS infrastructure and services to on-premises locations?
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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AWS Outposts
AWS Outposts is the correct answer because it is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location. This allows customers to run AWS services locally, enabling a true hybrid cloud experience where on-premises applications can access AWS services with low latency and local data processing, as if they were running in an AWS Region.
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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AWS Direct Connect
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect provides dedicated network connectivity from on-premises to AWS, but AWS services still run in AWS data centers, not on-premises.
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AWS VPN
Why it's wrong here
AWS VPN creates encrypted tunnels to AWS, but doesn't extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations.
- ✓
AWS Outposts
Why this is correct
Outposts physically extends AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations, running AWS services locally with the same APIs, tools, and management as the AWS cloud.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS Local Zones
Why it's wrong here
Local Zones extend AWS infrastructure to metropolitan areas for low-latency access — they are AWS-operated, not customer-premises deployments.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse AWS Direct Connect or VPN as the solution for extending AWS services on-premises, but those only provide network connectivity, not the actual deployment of AWS infrastructure locally.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AWS Outposts racks are physically installed in customer data centers and are connected to the nearest AWS Region via a service link, which uses encrypted VPN or Direct Connect for management and data synchronization. Under the hood, Outposts run the same AWS control plane and APIs as the parent Region, enabling local execution of services like Amazon EC2, EBS, ECS, and RDS, while supporting local data residency requirements. A real-world scenario is a financial institution that must keep sensitive transaction data on-premises for regulatory compliance but still wants to use AWS-native services like Lambda or S3 APIs for application development.
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: AWS Outposts — AWS Outposts is the correct answer because it is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location. This allows customers to run AWS services locally, enabling a true hybrid cloud experience where on-premises applications can access AWS services with low latency and local data processing, as if they were running in an AWS Region.
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