ANS-C01 Network Implementation Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid methods to connect a VPC to an on-premises network?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse VPC Peering (which only connects VPCs) or VPC Endpoints (which only connect to AWS services) as valid methods for on-premises connectivity, when in fact only Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, and Transit Gateway (which can aggregate VPN and Direct Connect connections) are correct.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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AWS Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect is a valid method to connect a VPC to an on-premises network because it provides a dedicated, private, high-bandwidth physical connection from your on-premises data center to AWS, bypassing the public internet. This connection uses industry-standard 802.1Q VLANs to create virtual interfaces (VIFs) that directly access VPCs or AWS services, offering consistent network performance and reduced latency compared to internet-based connections.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
Direct Connect provides a dedicated private connection.
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VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC Peering connects two VPCs, not on-premises.
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Site-to-Site VPN
Why this is correct
VPN uses the internet to create a secure connection.
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AWS Transit Gateway
Why this is correct
Transit Gateway can connect VPCs and on-premises networks.
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VPC Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
VPC Endpoints provide private access to AWS services.
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