ANS-C01 Network Implementation Practice Question
A company is designing a multi-region architecture using AWS Direct Connect. Which TWO of the following are valid configurations for connecting to multiple regions? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the regional scope of a Transit Gateway with the global scope of a Direct Connect Gateway, mistakenly thinking a Transit Gateway can directly provide multi-region connectivity over Direct Connect without additional components.
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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Set up separate Direct Connect connections in each region
Each AWS Direct Connect connection is physically provisioned at a specific Direct Connect location and terminates in a single AWS region. To connect to multiple regions, you must establish separate Direct Connect connections in each target region. Option E is correct because a Direct Connect Gateway allows you to associate Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) from different regions to a single private virtual interface (VIF), enabling inter-region connectivity over the Direct Connect connection.
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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Use a single Direct Connect connection to connect to all regions
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect connection is located in a specific AWS region.
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Set up separate Direct Connect connections in each region
Why this is correct
You can have multiple connections in different regions.
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Use a Transit Gateway to connect to multiple regions
Why it's wrong here
Transit Gateway is regional; use Transit Gateway inter-region peering instead.
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Use a single private VIF associated with multiple regions
Why it's wrong here
A private VIF is associated with a single region.
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Create a Direct Connect Gateway and associate VPCs from different regions
Why this is correct
Direct Connect Gateway supports multiple regions.
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