The answer is the AWS Transit Gateway in the network account, Resource Access Manager (RAM), and a Direct Connect Gateway. These three components work together to solve multi-account connectivity by using the Transit Gateway as a central hub, which eliminates the need for complex VPC peering meshes. RAM allows you to share that single Transit Gateway across all 10 accounts, while the Direct Connect Gateway bridges the Transit Gateway to your on-premises network via Direct Connect, enabling seamless hybrid routing. On the ANS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of centralized network architectures and the distinction between hub-and-spoke models versus point-to-point connections. A common trap is selecting VPC Peering or a VPN Connection, but remember that Transit Gateway replaces peering, and Direct Connect Gateway handles the physical link without requiring a VPN. Memory tip: think “Hub, Share, Bridge” — Transit Gateway is the hub, RAM shares it, and Direct Connect Gateway bridges to on-premises.
ANS-C01 Network Design Practice Question
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network design. 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 designing a multi-account AWS environment using AWS Transit Gateway. They have 10 VPCs in separate accounts that need to communicate with each other and with an on-premises network via Direct Connect. Which three components are required to enable this connectivity? (Choose three.)
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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AWS Resource Access Manager to share the Transit Gateway with other accounts
Options A, C, and E are correct. A Transit Gateway in the network account acts as a hub. Resource Access Manager (RAM) is used to share the Transit Gateway with other accounts. A Direct Connect Gateway allows connecting the Transit Gateway to the on-premises network via Direct Connect. Option B is wrong because VPC Peering is not needed when using Transit Gateway. Option D is wrong because a VPN Connection is not required if Direct Connect is used.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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AWS Resource Access Manager to share the Transit Gateway with other accounts
Why this is correct
RAM allows sharing the Transit Gateway with VPCs in other accounts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Direct Connect Gateway attached to the Transit Gateway
Why this is correct
Direct Connect Gateway connects the Transit Gateway to the Direct Connect connection.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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AWS Transit Gateway in the network account
Why this is correct
Transit Gateway is the hub for connecting VPCs and on-premises.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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VPC Peering connections between each pair of VPCs
Why it's wrong here
Transit Gateway eliminates the need for VPC Peering.
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AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection from the Transit Gateway to the on-premises network
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
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which ANS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Network Design — This question tests Network Design — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS Resource Access Manager to share the Transit Gateway with other accounts — Options A, C, and E are correct. A Transit Gateway in the network account acts as a hub. Resource Access Manager (RAM) is used to share the Transit Gateway with other accounts. A Direct Connect Gateway allows connecting the Transit Gateway to the on-premises network via Direct Connect. Option B is wrong because VPC Peering is not needed when using Transit Gateway. Option D is wrong because a VPN Connection is not required if Direct Connect is used.
What should I do if I get this ANS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which ANS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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