Quick Answer
The answer is two static anycast IP addresses, edge locations, and endpoint groups. Global Accelerator uses anycast IPs to route traffic to the nearest edge location via the AWS global network, bypassing the public internet for lower latency. Edge locations serve as the entry points where traffic is inspected and then forwarded to endpoint groups, which logically group your application endpoints—such as an ALB in us-east-1—for traffic management and health checks. On the ANS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish Global Accelerator’s core components from similar services: a common trap is confusing Lambda@Edge (a CloudFront feature) or Route 53 (a DNS service) with Global Accelerator’s anycast and endpoint architecture. Remember the mnemonic “AEE” for Anycast, Edge, Endpoint groups—if it doesn’t start with A, E, or E, it’s not a Global Accelerator component.
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network implementation. 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. 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 deploying a global application and wants to use AWS Global Accelerator to improve performance. The application runs behind an Application Load Balancer (ALB) in us-east-1. Which THREE components are part of a Global Accelerator deployment?
Route 53 hosted zones
Why wrong: Route 53 is DNS, not part of Global Accelerator.
Endpoint groups
Endpoint groups define endpoints and traffic distribution.
AWS edge locations
Traffic enters at edge locations.
Lambda@Edge functions
Why wrong: Lambda@Edge is for CloudFront.
Two static anycast IP addresses
Global Accelerator provides two anycast IPs.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Endpoint groups
Option A, Option C, and Option D are correct. Option A is correct because Global Accelerator uses anycast IP addresses. Option C is correct because it uses edge locations. Option D is correct because endpoint groups are a core component. Option B is wrong because Lambda@Edge is for CloudFront. Option E is wrong because Route 53 is DNS, not part of Global Accelerator.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Route 53 hosted zones
Why it's wrong here
Route 53 is DNS, not part of Global Accelerator.
Endpoint groups
Why this is correct
Endpoint groups define endpoints and traffic distribution.
Related concept
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AWS edge locations
Why this is correct
Traffic enters at edge locations.
Related concept
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Lambda@Edge functions
Why it's wrong here
Lambda@Edge is for CloudFront.
Two static anycast IP addresses
Why this is correct
Global Accelerator provides two anycast IPs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Network Implementation — This question tests Network Implementation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Endpoint groups — Option A, Option C, and Option D are correct. Option A is correct because Global Accelerator uses anycast IP addresses. Option C is correct because it uses edge locations. Option D is correct because endpoint groups are a core component. Option B is wrong because Lambda@Edge is for CloudFront. Option E is wrong because Route 53 is DNS, not part of Global Accelerator.
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