- A
A DB subnet group
Why wrong: A DB subnet group is created but it is not typically listed as a separate component; it is part of the RDS setup.
- B
An Amazon RDS DB instance
Elastic Beanstalk provisions an RDS instance.
- C
An AWS CloudFormation stack
All resources are managed within a CloudFormation stack.
- D
An Amazon DynamoDB table
Why wrong: DynamoDB is not a relational database; Elastic Beanstalk uses RDS for relational databases.
- E
A security group for the database
A security group is created to control access to the DB.
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 developer is deploying an application using AWS Elastic Beanstalk. The application requires a relational database. Which THREE components are created by Elastic Beanstalk when you add a database to your environment?
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
An Amazon RDS DB instance
Options A, C, and D are correct. Elastic Beanstalk creates an Amazon RDS DB instance, a security group for the DB, and a CloudFormation stack that manages the resources. Option B is incorrect because the DB subnet group is created but not listed as a separate component; it is part of the RDS configuration. Option E is incorrect because Elastic Beanstalk does not create a DynamoDB table by default.
Key principle: Count usable hosts — not total addresses — and remember that the network and broadcast addresses are not available to hosts in standard IPv4 subnets.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
A DB subnet group
Why it's wrong here
A DB subnet group is created but it is not typically listed as a separate component; it is part of the RDS setup.
- ✓
An Amazon RDS DB instance
Why this is correct
Elastic Beanstalk provisions an RDS instance.
Related concept
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- ✓
An AWS CloudFormation stack
Why this is correct
All resources are managed within a CloudFormation stack.
Related concept
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- ✗
An Amazon DynamoDB table
Why it's wrong here
DynamoDB is not a relational database; Elastic Beanstalk uses RDS for relational databases.
- ✓
A security group for the database
Why this is correct
A security group is created to control access to the DB.
Related concept
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: usable hosts are not the same as total addresses
Subnetting questions often tempt you into counting all addresses. In normal IPv4 subnets, the network and broadcast addresses are not usable host addresses.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Subnetting questions test whether you can identify the network, broadcast address, usable range, mask and correct subnet. Slow down enough to calculate the block size correctly.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- Block size helps identify subnet boundaries.
- Network and broadcast addresses are not usable hosts in normal IPv4 subnets.
- The required host count determines the smallest suitable subnet.
TExam Day Tips
- Write the block size before choosing the subnet.
- Check whether the question asks for hosts, subnets or a specific address range.
- Do not confuse /24, /25, /26 and /27 host counts.
Key takeaway
Count usable hosts — not total addresses — and remember that the network and broadcast addresses are not available to hosts in standard IPv4 subnets.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
What to study next
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What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Development with AWS Services — This question tests Development with AWS Services — CIDR notation defines the prefix length..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: An Amazon RDS DB instance — Options A, C, and D are correct. Elastic Beanstalk creates an Amazon RDS DB instance, a security group for the DB, and a CloudFormation stack that manages the resources. Option B is incorrect because the DB subnet group is created but not listed as a separate component; it is part of the RDS configuration. Option E is incorrect because Elastic Beanstalk does not create a DynamoDB table by default.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Review block sizes, usable host formulas (2^n − 2), and how to find network and broadcast addresses for /24 through /30. Then practise related DVA-C02 subnetting questions on CIDR, address ranges, and subnet selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
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