- A
Configure each VPC's route table with a default route (0.0.0.0/0) pointing to the transit gateway attachment.
Correct: This sends all internet traffic to the transit gateway.
- B
Use AWS Organizations service control policies to prevent direct internet access from spoke VPCs.
Why wrong: Incorrect: SCPs can restrict IAM actions but cannot control network routing.
- C
Deploy VPC Gateway Endpoints for S3 and DynamoDB in each spoke VPC.
Why wrong: Incorrect: Gateway endpoints are for specific services, not for general internet traffic.
- D
In the inspection VPC, route traffic from the transit gateway to the firewall appliances, then back to the transit gateway for egress.
Correct: The firewall inspects traffic and routes it back to the transit gateway for outbound connectivity.
- E
Create separate transit gateway route tables for the inspection VPC and spoke VPCs, and propagate routes appropriately.
Correct: Different route tables allow controlled routing through the inspection VPC.
ANS-C01 Network Management and Operations Practice Question
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network management and operations. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 financial services company is deploying a multi-account environment using AWS Organizations. The security team requires that all network traffic to and from the internet must flow through a centralized inspection VPC that hosts third-party firewall appliances. The architecture uses a single AWS Transit Gateway with a centralized inspection VPC attached. Which THREE steps are necessary to enforce this architecture? (Choose THREE.)
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
Configure each VPC's route table with a default route (0.0.0.0/0) pointing to the transit gateway attachment.
Option A is correct because all VPCs need default routes pointing to the transit gateway for internet-bound traffic. Option C is correct because the inspection VPC must have routes to send inspected traffic to an egress VPC or Direct Connect for internet access. Option D is correct because the transit gateway route tables must be configured with blackhole routes or specific routes to force traffic through the inspection VPC. Option B is wrong because VPC endpoints do not route internet traffic. Option E is wrong because service control policies do not enforce routing.
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.
- ✓
Configure each VPC's route table with a default route (0.0.0.0/0) pointing to the transit gateway attachment.
Why this is correct
Correct: This sends all internet traffic to the transit gateway.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use AWS Organizations service control policies to prevent direct internet access from spoke VPCs.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: SCPs can restrict IAM actions but cannot control network routing.
- ✗
Deploy VPC Gateway Endpoints for S3 and DynamoDB in each spoke VPC.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Gateway endpoints are for specific services, not for general internet traffic.
- ✓
In the inspection VPC, route traffic from the transit gateway to the firewall appliances, then back to the transit gateway for egress.
- ✓
Create separate transit gateway route tables for the inspection VPC and spoke VPCs, and propagate routes appropriately.
Why this is correct
Correct: Different route tables allow controlled routing through the inspection VPC.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Network Management and Operations — This question tests Network Management and Operations — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure each VPC's route table with a default route (0.0.0.0/0) pointing to the transit gateway attachment. — Option A is correct because all VPCs need default routes pointing to the transit gateway for internet-bound traffic. Option C is correct because the inspection VPC must have routes to send inspected traffic to an egress VPC or Direct Connect for internet access. Option D is correct because the transit gateway route tables must be configured with blackhole routes or specific routes to force traffic through the inspection VPC. Option B is wrong because VPC endpoints do not route internet traffic. Option E is wrong because service control policies do not enforce routing.
What should I do if I get this ANS-C01 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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