ANS-C01 Network Management and Operations Practice Question
A company is using AWS Direct Connect with a private VIF to connect to multiple VPCs in the same region. The company wants to use AWS Transit Gateway to simplify management. Which three components are required to achieve this? (Choose THREE.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Direct Connect private virtual interface
Options A, B, and E are correct. A Direct Connect private virtual interface provides the physical connection from on-premises to AWS. AWS Transit Gateway serves as the central hub to interconnect multiple VPCs. A Direct Connect gateway is required to associate the Direct Connect virtual interface with the Transit Gateway, enabling connectivity to multiple VPCs in the same region. Options C and D are incorrect: VPC peering and Site-to-Site VPN are not required when using Transit Gateway with Direct Connect.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Direct Connect private virtual interface
Why this is correct
Required for Direct Connect connection.
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AWS Transit Gateway
Why this is correct
Central hub for routing.
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VPC peering connection
Why it's wrong here
Not needed; Transit Gateway replaces peering.
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AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection
Why it's wrong here
VPN is not required.
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AWS Direct Connect gateway
Why this is correct
Connects Direct Connect to Transit Gateway.
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