- A
Use AWS Trusted Advisor to check CloudTrail configuration and email the security team.
Why wrong: Trusted Advisor checks are periodic and not real-time.
- B
Enable Amazon GuardDuty and configure a custom threat list to monitor CloudTrail API calls.
Why wrong: GuardDuty is for threat detection, not configuration change monitoring.
- C
Create an AWS Config rule to detect changes to CloudTrail configuration and send an SNS notification.
Why wrong: AWS Config evaluates configuration changes but does not provide real-time notifications; it runs periodic evaluations.
- D
Create an Amazon CloudWatch Events rule that matches the UpdateTrail API call and triggers an SNS notification.
CloudWatch Events can match API calls in real time and trigger actions.
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DOP-C02 CloudTrail Practice Question
This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of security and compliance. 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. A key principle to apply: cloudTrail. 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 CloudTrail to log API activity. The security team needs to ensure that any attempt to disable CloudTrail logging is immediately detected and alerted. What is the MOST secure and efficient way to achieve this?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"immediately / without restart"Why it matters: Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
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
✓
Create an Amazon CloudWatch Events rule that matches the UpdateTrail API call and triggers an SNS notification.
Option D is correct because a CloudWatch Events rule can match the UpdateTrail API call in real time and trigger an SNS notification, ensuring immediate detection. Option A is wrong because Trusted Advisor runs periodic checks and does not provide real-time alerts. Option B is wrong because GuardDuty focuses on threat detection using network and account activity, not specifically on CloudTrail configuration changes. Option C is wrong because AWS Config rules evaluate resource configurations periodically or on configuration changes, but they are not designed for real-time API call monitoring and may have delays; CloudWatch Events provides event-driven, real-time detection.
Key principle: CloudTrail
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use AWS Trusted Advisor to check CloudTrail configuration and email the security team.
Why it's wrong here
Trusted Advisor checks are periodic and not real-time.
- ✗
Enable Amazon GuardDuty and configure a custom threat list to monitor CloudTrail API calls.
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty is for threat detection, not configuration change monitoring.
- ✗
Create an AWS Config rule to detect changes to CloudTrail configuration and send an SNS notification.
Why it's wrong here
AWS Config evaluates configuration changes but does not provide real-time notifications; it runs periodic evaluations.
- ✓
Create an Amazon CloudWatch Events rule that matches the UpdateTrail API call and triggers an SNS notification.
Why this is correct
CloudWatch Events can match API calls in real time and trigger actions.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "immediately / without restart" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
CloudTrail
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
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
- CloudTrail
- Amazon CloudWatch Events
- Amazon SNS
- UpdateTrail API
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
CloudTrail
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.
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FAQ
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What does this DOP-C02 question test?
Security and Compliance — This question tests Security and Compliance — CloudTrail.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an Amazon CloudWatch Events rule that matches the UpdateTrail API call and triggers an SNS notification. — Option D is correct because a CloudWatch Events rule can match the UpdateTrail API call in real time and trigger an SNS notification, ensuring immediate detection. Option A is wrong because Trusted Advisor runs periodic checks and does not provide real-time alerts. Option B is wrong because GuardDuty focuses on threat detection using network and account activity, not specifically on CloudTrail configuration changes. Option C is wrong because AWS Config rules evaluate resource configurations periodically or on configuration changes, but they are not designed for real-time API call monitoring and may have delays; CloudWatch Events provides event-driven, real-time detection.
What should I do if I get this DOP-C02 question wrong?
Review cloudTrail, then practise related DOP-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "immediately / without restart". Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
What is the key concept behind this question?
CloudTrail
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