The answer is yes, the download will succeed because the source IP address matches the condition in the IAM policy. The policy uses the aws:SourceIp condition key to restrict s3:GetObject access to requests originating from the 10.0.0.0/16 CIDR range, and the user’s IP of 10.0.1.5 falls squarely within that block, so the condition evaluates to true and the action is allowed. On the AWS Certified Developer Associate DVA-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how IAM policy conditions with source IP work, often appearing in questions that try to trick you into thinking a deny is needed or that the policy is insufficient. A common trap is forgetting that an explicit allow with a matching condition is enough—no separate deny statement is required. Memory tip: think “IP in range = green light” for aws:SourceIp conditions.
DVA-C02 Security Practice Question
This DVA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of security. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. An IAM policy is attached to an IAM user. The user tries to download an object from 'example-bucket' from an IP address of 10.0.1.5. Will the download succeed?
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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Yes, because the source IP matches the condition.
Option A is correct because the policy allows s3:GetObject on the bucket when the source IP is within 10.0.0.0/16. The user's IP 10.0.1.5 is within that range. Option B is incorrect because the IP is in the allowed range. Option C is incorrect because the condition is met. Option D is incorrect because the policy is sufficient.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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No, because the policy does not specify the user's IP.
Why it's wrong here
The condition checks the source IP dynamically.
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Yes, but only if the bucket policy also allows the access.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policy alone is sufficient if the user has permission; bucket policy is not required for this user.
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No, because the condition requires the IP to be in 10.0.0.0/16.
Why it's wrong here
The IP is in that range.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
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
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.
Identify which DVA-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Security — This question tests Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Yes, because the source IP matches the condition. — Option A is correct because the policy allows s3:GetObject on the bucket when the source IP is within 10.0.0.0/16. The user's IP 10.0.1.5 is within that range. Option B is incorrect because the IP is in the allowed range. Option C is incorrect because the condition is met. Option D is incorrect because the policy is sufficient.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Identify which DVA-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Refer to the exhibit. An IAM policy is attached to a user. The user reports that they can access objects in the S3 bucket from their office IP address (192.0.2.15) but cannot access from home (203.0.113.5). What is the most likely reason?
medium
A.The policy requires requests to originate from a VPC.
B.The bucket policy does not allow the user.
✓ C.The policy restricts access based on source IP address.
D.The policy denies all s3:GetObject actions.
Why C: Option A is correct because the policy includes an IP address condition that restricts access to the 192.0.2.0/24 range. Option B is wrong because the policy allows GetObject. Option C is wrong because the bucket name is correct. Option D is wrong because the condition is on source IP, not VPC.
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