- A
The requester is not authenticated with AWS IAM.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The bucket policy allows anonymous access (principal "*") and does not require IAM authentication.
- B
The bucket policy denies s3:GetObject for anonymous principals.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The bucket policy explicitly allows s3:GetObject for anonymous principals, but with an HTTPS condition.
- C
The request was sent over HTTP instead of HTTPS.
Correct. The request was sent over HTTP, which fails the aws:SecureTransport condition, resulting in a 403 error.
- D
The S3 bucket website endpoint does not support HTTPS.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The S3 website endpoint does support HTTPS. The error is due to the policy condition, not the endpoint's protocol support.
Question 128 of 1,616
DVA-C02 S3 Bucket Policy Practice Question
This DVA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of troubleshooting and optimization. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: s3 Bucket Policy. 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 notices that an S3 bucket configured for static website hosting returns 403 Forbidden errors when accessed from a browser. The bucket policy allows s3:GetObject for principal "*" but only over HTTPS. What is the MOST likely reason for the error?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"most likely"Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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
✓
The request was sent over HTTP instead of HTTPS.
Option C is correct because the bucket policy includes a condition that requires HTTPS. If the browser sends an HTTP request, the condition fails and the request is denied with a 403 error. Option A is incorrect because the policy allows anonymous access (principal "*") and does not require IAM authentication. Option B is incorrect because the policy explicitly allows s3:GetObject for anonymous principals over HTTPS. Option D is incorrect because the S3 website endpoint does support HTTPS; the issue is the condition in the policy, not the endpoint's protocol support.
Key principle: S3 Bucket Policy
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The requester is not authenticated with AWS IAM.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The bucket policy allows anonymous access (principal "*") and does not require IAM authentication.
- ✗
The bucket policy denies s3:GetObject for anonymous principals.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The bucket policy explicitly allows s3:GetObject for anonymous principals, but with an HTTPS condition.
- ✓
The request was sent over HTTP instead of HTTPS.
Why this is correct
Correct. The request was sent over HTTP, which fails the aws:SecureTransport condition, resulting in a 403 error.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
S3 Bucket Policy
- ✗
The S3 bucket website endpoint does not support HTTPS.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The S3 website endpoint does support HTTPS. The error is due to the policy condition, not the endpoint's protocol support.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common trap is to assume that a 403 Forbidden from an S3 static website always means the bucket policy denies access. However, when a condition key like aws:SecureTransport is used, the error can occur simply because the request used HTTP instead of HTTPS, even though the policy grants access.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- S3 Bucket Policy
- Condition Key aws:SecureTransport
- S3 Static Website Hosting
TExam Day Tips
- 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
S3 Bucket Policy
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?
Troubleshooting and Optimization — This question tests Troubleshooting and Optimization — S3 Bucket Policy.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The request was sent over HTTP instead of HTTPS. — Option C is correct because the bucket policy includes a condition that requires HTTPS. If the browser sends an HTTP request, the condition fails and the request is denied with a 403 error. Option A is incorrect because the policy allows anonymous access (principal "*") and does not require IAM authentication. Option B is incorrect because the policy explicitly allows s3:GetObject for anonymous principals over HTTPS. Option D is incorrect because the S3 website endpoint does support HTTPS; the issue is the condition in the policy, not the endpoint's protocol support.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Review s3 Bucket Policy, then practise related DVA-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
S3 Bucket Policy
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