ANS-C01 Network Management and Operations Practice Question
A company has a Direct Connect connection and wants to use it for both private and public resources. Which TWO components are required to achieve this?
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
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Public virtual interface (VIF)
Options D and E are correct. A Direct Connect connection supports multiple virtual interfaces: a private VIF for private IP connectivity to VPCs, and a public VIF for public IP connectivity to AWS public services. Using both enables access to private and public resources. Option A is incorrect because a Transit Gateway is optional and not required for this setup. Option B is incorrect because an Internet gateway provides internet access through the public internet, not through Direct Connect public VIF. Option C is incorrect because a VPN connection is a separate mechanism and not required for Direct Connect.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Transit Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Transit Gateway is optional for connecting multiple VPCs.
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Internet gateway
Why it's wrong here
Internet gateway is used for internet access, not Direct Connect public VIF.
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VPN connection to the VPC
Why it's wrong here
VPN is a separate connection, not required for Direct Connect.
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Public virtual interface (VIF)
Why this is correct
Public VIF connects to public AWS services.
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Private virtual interface (VIF)
Why this is correct
Private VIF connects to VPCs.
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