Match each AWS Direct Connect term to its definition.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Logical connection over a Direct Connect link to access AWS services
Bundle of multiple physical connections for higher bandwidth and redundancy
Document authorizing you to connect to an AWS Direct Connect location
Globally available resource to connect multiple VPCs across regions
Layer 2 encryption for Direct Connect connections
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Virtual Interface (VIF): A logical connection over a Direct Connect line that connects to a VPC or other AWS services.
Correct matches: VIF is a logical connection; Direct Connect Gateway interconnects VPCs and on-premises. Common confusions: LAG is a bundle of physical connections, not a VPN endpoint; VGW is a VPN endpoint, not a bundle.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Virtual Interface (VIF): A logical connection over a Direct Connect line that connects to a VPC or other AWS services.
Why this is correct
VIF is the logical interface that enables connectivity to AWS over Direct Connect.
Direct Connect Gateway: A gateway that interconnects VPCs and on-premises networks via Direct Connect.
Why this is correct
Direct Connect Gateway allows multiple VPCs to connect to on-premises via a single Direct Connect connection.
Link Aggregation Group (LAG): The AWS VPN endpoint that provides connectivity to on-premises networks over IPsec.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Virtual Private Gateway, not LAG.
Virtual Private Gateway (VGW): A bundle of multiple physical connections aggregated to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes LAG, not VGW.
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