This DBS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of database security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 migrating an on-premises Oracle database to Amazon RDS for Oracle. The security policy requires that all connections to the database use SSL/TLS. What should the database administrator do to meet this requirement?
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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Download the RDS certificate bundle and set the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Option C is correct. To enforce SSL/TLS connections to RDS for Oracle, you must download the RDS certificate bundle and configure the DB instance to require SSL by setting the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group. Clients must then connect using SSL. Option A is incorrect because modifying the security group does not enforce SSL at the database level. Option B is incorrect because enabling IAM authentication does not enforce SSL. Option D is incorrect because setting the DB instance to publicly accessible is not secure and does not enforce SSL.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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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Download the RDS certificate bundle and set the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Modify the DB instance security group to only allow traffic on port 443.
Why it's wrong here
Security groups control network access, not database-level SSL enforcement.
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Set the DB instance to be publicly accessible and use a VPN connection.
Why it's wrong here
Public accessibility is not secure and does not enforce SSL.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
The first matching ACL entry is used.
There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
→Check inbound versus outbound direction.
→Read the ACL from top to bottom.
→Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related DBS-C01 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Database Security — This question tests Database Security — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Download the RDS certificate bundle and set the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group. — Option C is correct. To enforce SSL/TLS connections to RDS for Oracle, you must download the RDS certificate bundle and configure the DB instance to require SSL by setting the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group. Clients must then connect using SSL. Option A is incorrect because modifying the security group does not enforce SSL at the database level. Option B is incorrect because enabling IAM authentication does not enforce SSL. Option D is incorrect because setting the DB instance to publicly accessible is not secure and does not enforce SSL.
What should I do if I get this DBS-C01 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related DBS-C01 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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