ANS-C01 Network Implementation Practice Question
A company needs to connect its on-premises data center to AWS with a dedicated, private network connection that provides consistent performance. Which AWS service should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
AWS often tests the misconception that a Site-to-Site VPN provides dedicated performance because it is encrypted, but the trap is that VPNs still traverse the public internet and cannot guarantee consistent bandwidth or latency like a dedicated physical connection (Direct Connect).
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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AWS Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection from an on-premises data center to AWS, bypassing the public internet. This ensures consistent, low-latency performance and can reduce bandwidth costs for high-volume data transfer, making it the ideal choice for the stated requirement.
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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Internet Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Internet Gateway provides internet access to a VPC, not a private connection.
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VPC Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
VPC Endpoints provide private access to AWS services, not to on-premises.
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AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private connection with consistent bandwidth.
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Site-to-Site VPN
Why it's wrong here
VPN uses the public internet and may have variable performance.
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