Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Direct Connect and the Direct Connect gateway. These two services are the only valid methods among the options for establishing a private, dedicated connection to a VPC from an on-premises network because AWS Direct Connect provides a physical, private link that bypasses the public internet entirely, while the Direct Connect gateway allows you to interconnect multiple VPCs across different regions over that same dedicated link. On the AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty ANS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between private, dedicated connectivity and VPN-based or VPC-to-VPC solutions; a common trap is confusing AWS VPN CloudHub or VPC peering with dedicated private links, but remember that only Direct Connect and its gateway offer a physical, non-internet-dependent path. For a quick memory tip, think “Dedicated = Direct” — if the connection isn’t a physical cable or its logical extension via a gateway, it’s not private and dedicated.
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 valid methods to connect an on-premises network to an Amazon VPC over a private, dedicated connection? (Select TWO.)
AWS Direct Connect Gateway
Extends Direct Connect to multiple VPCs.
AWS Direct Connect
Provides dedicated private connection.
AWS Client VPN
Why wrong: Remote access VPN, not dedicated site-to-site.
VPC Peering
Why wrong: Connects VPCs, not on-premises.
AWS VPN CloudHub
Why wrong: VPN CloudHub uses internet-based VPN, not dedicated.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
AWS Direct Connect Gateway
Options B and D are correct. AWS Direct Connect provides dedicated private connectivity. AWS VPN CloudHub uses VPN connections over the internet, not dedicated. VPC peering is between VPCs, not on-premises. AWS Client VPN is a remote access VPN. So B and D are correct: Direct Connect and Direct Connect gateway.
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.
AWS Direct Connect Gateway
Why this is correct
Extends Direct Connect to multiple VPCs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
Provides dedicated private connection.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
AWS Client VPN
Why it's wrong here
Remote access VPN, not dedicated site-to-site.
VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
Connects VPCs, not on-premises.
AWS VPN CloudHub
Why it's wrong here
VPN CloudHub uses internet-based VPN, not dedicated.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Network Implementation — This question tests Network Implementation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Direct Connect Gateway — Options B and D are correct. AWS Direct Connect provides dedicated private connectivity. AWS VPN CloudHub uses VPN connections over the internet, not dedicated. VPC peering is between VPCs, not on-premises. AWS Client VPN is a remote access VPN. So B and D are correct: Direct Connect and Direct Connect gateway.
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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