- A
AWS Outposts
Why wrong: AWS Outposts bring native AWS services to on-premises data centers, but they are designed for hybrid cloud use cases, not for embedding compute within a 5G mobile network. Outposts would not provide the sub-10ms latency required for a 5G edge gaming scenario.
- B
AWS Local Zones
Why wrong: AWS Local Zones place compute resources closer to end users in specific metropolitan areas, reducing latency compared to an AWS Region. However, they are not embedded within the 5G network operator's infrastructure. While they reduce latency, they typically do not achieve the extremely low latencies needed for real-time interactive 5G applications.
- C
AWS Wavelength
AWS Wavelength is the correct choice. It embeds AWS compute and storage at the edge of 5G networks, directly within the mobile network operator's data centers. This enables developers to build applications that require ultra-low latency (single-digit milliseconds) for mobile devices on 5G, ideal for real-time gaming.
- D
AWS Global Accelerator
Why wrong: AWS Global Accelerator improves the availability and performance of applications by directing traffic over the AWS global network to the optimal endpoint. It does not deploy compute resources at the edge; it only optimizes routing. Therefore, it cannot satisfy the requirement of running game server logic at the 5G edge.
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 is developing a real-time multiplayer game that requires extremely low latency (under 10ms) for player interactions. The game will be accessed by mobile users on 5G networks in select metropolitan areas. The company wants to run the game server logic as close to the users as possible, leveraging the low latency of 5G and avoiding the round trip to an AWS Region. Which AWS service should the company use to deploy the game server compute at the edge of the 5G network?
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
AWS Wavelength
AWS Wavelength is designed specifically to bring AWS compute and storage services to the edge of 5G networks, embedding AWS infrastructure within telecommunications providers' data centers. This enables sub-10ms latency for mobile users by eliminating the round trip to a regional AWS Region, making it ideal for real-time multiplayer game server logic on 5G.
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.
- ✗
AWS Outposts
Why it's wrong here
AWS Outposts bring native AWS services to on-premises data centers, but they are designed for hybrid cloud use cases, not for embedding compute within a 5G mobile network. Outposts would not provide the sub-10ms latency required for a 5G edge gaming scenario.
- ✗
AWS Local Zones
Why it's wrong here
AWS Local Zones place compute resources closer to end users in specific metropolitan areas, reducing latency compared to an AWS Region. However, they are not embedded within the 5G network operator's infrastructure. While they reduce latency, they typically do not achieve the extremely low latencies needed for real-time interactive 5G applications.
- ✓
AWS Wavelength
Why this is correct
AWS Wavelength is the correct choice. It embeds AWS compute and storage at the edge of 5G networks, directly within the mobile network operator's data centers. This enables developers to build applications that require ultra-low latency (single-digit milliseconds) for mobile devices on 5G, ideal for real-time gaming.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS Global Accelerator
Why it's wrong here
AWS Global Accelerator improves the availability and performance of applications by directing traffic over the AWS global network to the optimal endpoint. It does not deploy compute resources at the edge; it only optimizes routing. Therefore, it cannot satisfy the requirement of running game server logic at the 5G edge.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse AWS Local Zones with Wavelength, but Local Zones reduce latency only to ~10-20ms from a nearby metro area, not the sub-10ms edge latency achievable only by embedding compute inside the 5G carrier's network via Wavelength.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
AWS Outposts bring native AWS services to on-premises data centers, but they are designed for hybrid cloud use cases, not for embedding compute within a 5G mobile network. Outposts would not provide the sub-10ms latency required for a 5G edge gaming scenario.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AWS Wavelength deploys EC2 instances and EBS volumes directly inside Verizon, Vodafone, and other carrier's 5G core network edge sites, using a Wavelength Zone that is logically connected to a parent AWS Region via a high-bandwidth, low-latency backbone. This architecture allows game server logic to process UDP packets from mobile devices with single-digit millisecond latency, as the data path avoids the internet backbone and stays within the carrier's local breakout.
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
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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 Wavelength — AWS Wavelength is designed specifically to bring AWS compute and storage services to the edge of 5G networks, embedding AWS infrastructure within telecommunications providers' data centers. This enables sub-10ms latency for mobile users by eliminating the round trip to a regional AWS Region, making it ideal for real-time multiplayer game server logic on 5G.
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