DVA-C02 Development with AWS Services Practice Question
This DVA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of development with aws services. 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 using Amazon S3 to store sensitive documents. They must encrypt all objects at rest. Which TWO methods can be used to enforce server-side encryption? (Choose TWO.)
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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Set a bucket policy that denies PutObject if x-amz-server-side-encryption header is not present.
Option C is correct because S3 Bucket Policies can deny uploads without encryption headers. Option D is correct because S3 default encryption can be configured to automatically encrypt objects. Option A is wrong because client-side encryption is different from server-side. Option B is wrong because S3 does not support SQS policies for encryption. Option E is wrong because IAM policies can control permissions but not enforce encryption on uploads.
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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Set a bucket policy that denies PutObject if x-amz-server-side-encryption header is not present.
Why this is correct
Bucket policies can enforce encryption headers.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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Enable default encryption on the S3 bucket.
Why this is correct
Default encryption automatically encrypts objects upon upload.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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Attach an IAM policy that denies all S3 actions unless encryption is specified.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policies cannot enforce encryption at the object level during upload.
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Configure an SQS queue policy to require encryption.
Why it's wrong here
SQS is not used for S3 encryption enforcement.
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Use client-side encryption before uploading objects.
Why it's wrong here
Client-side encryption is not server-side encryption.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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 DVA-C02 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Development with AWS Services — This question tests Development with AWS Services — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set a bucket policy that denies PutObject if x-amz-server-side-encryption header is not present. — Option C is correct because S3 Bucket Policies can deny uploads without encryption headers. Option D is correct because S3 default encryption can be configured to automatically encrypt objects. Option A is wrong because client-side encryption is different from server-side. Option B is wrong because S3 does not support SQS policies for encryption. Option E is wrong because IAM policies can control permissions but not enforce encryption on uploads.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 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 DVA-C02 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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