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A developer is building a RESTful API using Amazon API Gateway and AWS Lambda. The API needs to support custom domain names with SSL/TLS certificates. The developer has created the custom domain name in API Gateway and uploaded the certificate to AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) in the same region. However, when accessing the custom domain, users get an SSL error. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
The certificate was not issued by a trusted certificate authority.
AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) uses Amazon's trusted CA, so the certificate is valid and trusted by browsers.
B
Best answer
The custom domain name's DNS record does not point to API Gateway's regional domain name.
The DNS record (e.g., CNAME) must map the custom domain to the API Gateway endpoint. Without the correct DNS mapping, the SSL handshake will fail.
C
Distractor review
The API Gateway API is not deployed to a stage that is mapped to the custom domain name.
If the stage mapping is missing, the user would get a 404 or 'Missing Authentication Token' error, not an SSL error.
D
Distractor review
The certificate is in the wrong region relative to the API Gateway regional endpoint.
The developer uploaded the certificate to ACM in the same region as the API Gateway endpoint, which is correct. Region mismatch would cause validation errors during setup.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The custom domain name's DNS record does not point to API Gateway's regional domain name. — For a custom domain name to work with API Gateway, a DNS record (usually a CNAME record) must point the custom domain to the API Gateway regional domain name. If this DNS record is missing or incorrect, SSL negotiation will fail because the client cannot match the domain name. Option A is unlikely because ACM certificates are trusted. Option C would cause a 404 or missing route, not an SSL error. Option D is also unlikely because the developer placed the certificate in the same region as the API Gateway endpoint, which is correct.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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