Quick Answer
The correct answers are improved application performance by using edge locations and static anycast IP addresses, as these are the two primary benefits of AWS Global Accelerator. Global Accelerator leverages the AWS global network and edge locations to route user traffic over optimized paths, reducing latency and jitter, while its static anycast IPs act as a fixed entry point that simplifies DNS management and improves failover speed. On the AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty ANS-C01 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how Global Accelerator differs from services like CloudFront or Route 53—it is not a content delivery network or a DNS resolver, but a network layer accelerator that uses edge locations for TCP/UDP traffic. A common trap is confusing it with CloudFront’s caching or assuming it provides DDoS protection, which is handled by AWS Shield. Remember the mnemonic: “Anycast IPs at the edge for faster network sledging.”
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network implementation. 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.
Which TWO of the following are benefits of using AWS Global Accelerator? (Choose TWO.)
Static anycast IP addresses that serve as a fixed entry point
Provides consistent IP addresses.
Built-in AWS WAF capabilities
Why wrong: WAF is separate.
Content caching similar to CloudFront
Why wrong: No caching; it's a network accelerator.
DNS-based load balancing
Why wrong: Global Accelerator uses anycast, not DNS.
Improved application performance by using edge locations
Traffic is routed to the nearest edge location.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Static anycast IP addresses that serve as a fixed entry point
Option A (improved performance via edge locations) and Option C (static anycast IP addresses) are correct. Option B is wrong because it's not a DNS service. Option D is wrong because it does not replace CloudFront. Option E is wrong because it does not provide DDoS protection (AWS Shield does).
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Static anycast IP addresses that serve as a fixed entry point
Why this is correct
Provides consistent IP addresses.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Built-in AWS WAF capabilities
Why it's wrong here
WAF is separate.
Content caching similar to CloudFront
Why it's wrong here
No caching; it's a network accelerator.
DNS-based load balancing
Why it's wrong here
Global Accelerator uses anycast, not DNS.
Improved application performance by using edge locations
Why this is correct
Traffic is routed to the nearest edge location.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Network Implementation — This question tests Network Implementation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Static anycast IP addresses that serve as a fixed entry point — Option A (improved performance via edge locations) and Option C (static anycast IP addresses) are correct. Option B is wrong because it's not a DNS service. Option D is wrong because it does not replace CloudFront. Option E is wrong because it does not provide DDoS protection (AWS Shield does).
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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