- A
Create an SCP that denies s3:PutObject if the bucket does not have encryption enabled.
SCPs can restrict API calls across accounts, enforcing encryption at creation time.
- B
Configure AWS CodePipeline to run a script that checks bucket configurations after creation.
Why wrong: CodePipeline is for CI/CD pipelines, not for proactive enforcement.
- C
Manually configure each new bucket via the AWS Management Console.
Why wrong: Manual configuration is error-prone and does not scale.
- D
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy a template that creates S3 buckets with required settings in all accounts.
StackSets enable consistent resource deployment across multiple accounts.
- E
Deploy an AWS Config managed rule to check that S3 buckets have versioning enabled, with automatic remediation using SSM Automation.
Config rules detect non-compliance and can trigger remediation.
DOP-C02 Service Control Policy (SCP) Practice Question
This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of configuration management and iac. 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. A key principle to apply: service Control Policy (SCP). 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 manages multiple AWS accounts using AWS Organizations. The DevOps team needs to enforce that all newly created S3 buckets in any account automatically have versioning enabled and are encrypted with SSE-S3. Which THREE steps should the team take to achieve this using Infrastructure as Code and policy-based controls?
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 SCP that denies s3:PutObject if the bucket does not have encryption enabled.
To enforce S3 bucket versioning and encryption using IaC and policy controls, three steps are effective. Option A: Create an SCP that denies s3:PutObject if encryption is not enabled, preventing non-compliant bucket creation. Option D: Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy a baseline template across all accounts that creates S3 buckets with versioning and SSE-S3 encryption. Option E: Deploy an AWS Config managed rule to check for versioning and use automatic remediation via SSM Automation to enable versioning on non-compliant buckets. Option B (CodePipeline) does not enforce policies proactively, and Option C (manual) is not scalable.
Key principle: Service Control Policy (SCP)
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Create an SCP that denies s3:PutObject if the bucket does not have encryption enabled.
Why this is correct
SCPs can restrict API calls across accounts, enforcing encryption at creation time.
Related concept
Service Control Policy (SCP)
- ✗
Configure AWS CodePipeline to run a script that checks bucket configurations after creation.
Why it's wrong here
CodePipeline is for CI/CD pipelines, not for proactive enforcement.
- ✗
Manually configure each new bucket via the AWS Management Console.
Why it's wrong here
Manual configuration is error-prone and does not scale.
- ✓
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy a template that creates S3 buckets with required settings in all accounts.
Why this is correct
StackSets enable consistent resource deployment across multiple accounts.
Related concept
Service Control Policy (SCP)
- ✓
Deploy an AWS Config managed rule to check that S3 buckets have versioning enabled, with automatic remediation using SSM Automation.
Why this is correct
Config rules detect non-compliance and can trigger remediation.
Related concept
Service Control Policy (SCP)
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
- Service Control Policy (SCP)
- CloudFormation StackSets
- AWS Config Managed Rule with Remediation
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
Service Control Policy (SCP)
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 DOP-C02 question test?
Configuration Management and IaC — This question tests Configuration Management and IaC — Service Control Policy (SCP).
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an SCP that denies s3:PutObject if the bucket does not have encryption enabled. — To enforce S3 bucket versioning and encryption using IaC and policy controls, three steps are effective. Option A: Create an SCP that denies s3:PutObject if encryption is not enabled, preventing non-compliant bucket creation. Option D: Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy a baseline template across all accounts that creates S3 buckets with versioning and SSE-S3 encryption. Option E: Deploy an AWS Config managed rule to check for versioning and use automatic remediation via SSM Automation to enable versioning on non-compliant buckets. Option B (CodePipeline) does not enforce policies proactively, and Option C (manual) is not scalable.
What should I do if I get this DOP-C02 question wrong?
Review service Control Policy (SCP), then practise related DOP-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Service Control Policy (SCP)
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