Quick Answer
The answer is AWS Global Accelerator because it provides a managed, high-performance solution for cross-region connectivity for disaster recovery by leveraging the AWS global network to route traffic to the optimal regional endpoint. Unlike VPC peering, which is limited to same-region connections, Global Accelerator uses anycast IP addresses to direct traffic over the AWS backbone, reducing latency and improving availability for replicated data flows. On the ANS-C01 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how to architect resilient, multi-region networking without relying on unmanaged VPNs or on-premises dependencies—a common trap is confusing Global Accelerator with CloudFront, but remember that Global Accelerator focuses on TCP/UDP traffic and dynamic routing, not caching. A simple memory tip: Global Accelerator gets you across regions faster by using the AWS backbone, not the public internet.
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network design. 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.
A company wants to improve disaster recovery by replicating data between two AWS Regions. Which AWS service provides a managed solution for cross-Region network connectivity?
AWS Direct Connect
Why wrong: Direct Connect is for on-premises to AWS.
VPC Peering
Why wrong: VPC Peering does not support cross-Region connections.
AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Why wrong: VPN is not a managed solution for cross-Region replication.
AWS Global Accelerator
Global Accelerator improves performance and availability across Regions using the AWS global network.
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 Global Accelerator
Option D is correct because AWS Global Accelerator uses the AWS global network to route traffic to optimal endpoints, improving performance and availability for cross-Region replication. Option A is wrong because VPC Peering does not support cross-Region. Option B is wrong because Direct Connect is for on-premises connections. Option C is wrong because AWS VPN is not managed for cross-Region replication.
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
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect is for on-premises to AWS.
VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC Peering does not support cross-Region connections.
AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Why it's wrong here
VPN is not a managed solution for cross-Region replication.
AWS Global Accelerator
Why this is correct
Global Accelerator improves performance and availability across Regions using the AWS global network.
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
An e-commerce site experiences heavy traffic on Black Friday and near-zero traffic during off-peak weeks. Rather than provisioning permanent large VMs, the team uses auto-scaling groups that add capacity automatically under load and reduce it overnight. Questions like this test whether you understand elasticity, availability zones, and cloud compute scaling patterns.
What to study next
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.
Network Design — study guide chapter
Learn the concepts, then practise the questions
Network Design practice questions
Targeted practice on this topic area only
All ANS-C01 questions
1,705 questions across all exam domains
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty ANS-C01 study guide
Full concept coverage aligned to exam objectives
ANS-C01 practice test guide
How to use practice tests most effectively before exam day
Related practice questions
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to Network Management and Operations.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to Network Security, Compliance and Governance.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to Network Design.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to Network Implementation.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to ANS-C01 fundamentals.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to ANS-C01 scenario.
Practise ANS-C01 questions linked to ANS-C01 troubleshooting.
Practice this exam
Short sessions build daily habit. Longer sessions build exam-day stamina. Try a timed session to simulate real conditions.
FAQ
Network Design — This question tests Network Design — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: AWS Global Accelerator — Option D is correct because AWS Global Accelerator uses the AWS global network to route traffic to optimal endpoints, improving performance and availability for cross-Region replication. Option A is wrong because VPC Peering does not support cross-Region. Option B is wrong because Direct Connect is for on-premises connections. Option C is wrong because AWS VPN is not managed for cross-Region replication.
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.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
This ANS-C01 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Amazon Web Services certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the ANS-C01 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.