Match each AWS service or feature to its primary function in network architecture.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Hub-and-spoke connectivity between VPCs and on-premises
Dedicated network connection from on-premises to AWS
Direct network connection between two VPCs
Private access to services across VPCs and accounts
Encrypted tunnel over the internet to AWS
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
VPC: Isolated virtual network in AWS where you can launch resources
Correct matches: VPC is an isolated virtual network; Direct Connect is a dedicated physical connection; VPN is an encrypted internet-based connection; Route 53 is a DNS service. Common confusions include mixing Direct Connect with VPN and VPC with Direct Connect.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
VPC: Isolated virtual network in AWS where you can launch resources
Why this is correct
A VPC provides a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud for launching resources.
VPC: Dedicated physical connection from on-premises to AWS
Why it's wrong here
This describes AWS Direct Connect, not VPC.
Direct Connect: Dedicated physical connection from on-premises to AWS
Why this is correct
Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection from on-premises to AWS.
Direct Connect: Encrypted connection over the internet to AWS
Why it's wrong here
This describes a VPN connection, not Direct Connect.
VPN: Encrypted connection over the internet to AWS
Why this is correct
A VPN creates a secure, encrypted tunnel over the internet to connect to AWS.
Route 53: DNS service to route users to applications
Why this is correct
Route 53 is a scalable DNS and domain name registration service.
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