- A
Disable the KMS key and re-enable it only when needed.
Why wrong: This prevents all use, not just external.
- B
Modify the key policy to remove any statements that allow access from external AWS accounts.
Key policies control access to the key.
- C
Use an S3 bucket policy to deny access to any user not from the company's account.
Why wrong: Bucket policy does not control KMS key access.
- D
Attach an IAM policy to the key that denies access to external accounts.
Why wrong: IAM policies cannot be attached to KMS keys; key policies are used.
Question 776 of 1,616
DVA-C02 Security Practice Question
This DVA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of security. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to encrypt data in S3. The security team wants to ensure that only the company's AWS account can access the KMS key. What should be done?
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
✓
Modify the key policy to remove any statements that allow access from external AWS accounts.
Option B is correct because modifying the key policy to remove any statements that allow access from external AWS accounts ensures that only the company's AWS account can use the KMS key. The key policy explicitly defines who can access the key, and removing external account access restricts it to the key owner's account. Option A is incorrect because disabling the key prevents all use, not just external access. Option C is incorrect because an S3 bucket policy cannot control access to the KMS key itself; it only governs S3 operations. Option D is incorrect because IAM policies can grant or deny access, but the key policy must also allow the account; however, the key policy already allows the account's IAM users by default if they have the right permissions, but the requirement is to ensure only the company's account can access, which is achieved by removing external account access from the key policy.
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.
- ✗
Disable the KMS key and re-enable it only when needed.
Why it's wrong here
This prevents all use, not just external.
- ✓
Modify the key policy to remove any statements that allow access from external AWS accounts.
Why this is correct
Key policies control access to the key.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Use an S3 bucket policy to deny access to any user not from the company's account.
Why it's wrong here
Bucket policy does not control KMS key access.
- ✗
Attach an IAM policy to the key that denies access to external accounts.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policies cannot be attached to KMS keys; key policies are used.
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.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Security — This question tests Security — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Modify the key policy to remove any statements that allow access from external AWS accounts. — Option B is correct because modifying the key policy to remove any statements that allow access from external AWS accounts ensures that only the company's AWS account can use the KMS key. The key policy explicitly defines who can access the key, and removing external account access restricts it to the key owner's account. Option A is incorrect because disabling the key prevents all use, not just external access. Option C is incorrect because an S3 bucket policy cannot control access to the KMS key itself; it only governs S3 operations. Option D is incorrect because IAM policies can grant or deny access, but the key policy must also allow the account; however, the key policy already allows the account's IAM users by default if they have the right permissions, but the requirement is to ensure only the company's account can access, which is achieved by removing external account access from the key policy.
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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