The correct answer is 24/7 access to the AWS DDoS Response Team and DDoS cost protection for scaling resources. Shield Advanced provides these two features because it is a paid, enhanced service designed for high-risk workloads, whereas Shield Standard is a free, always-on service that only offers basic network-layer protections against common DDoS attacks. On the AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty ANS-C01 exam, this distinction tests your understanding of the specific value-adds that justify the cost of Shield Advanced, often appearing as a trap where candidates confuse the free network-layer protection (available in Standard) with the advanced incident response and financial safeguards. A common memory tip is to remember that “Advanced” means you get a human team and financial backup—think “DRT and cost protection” as the two premium perks that Standard never provides.
ANS-C01 Network Security, Compliance and Governance Practice Question
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network security, compliance and governance. 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 features are provided by AWS Shield Advanced that are not available in AWS Shield Standard? (Choose 2)
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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DDoS cost protection
Option A is correct because Shield Advanced provides DDoS cost protection for scaling resources. Option D is correct because Shield Advanced includes 24/7 access to the DDoS Response Team. Option B is wrong because network-layer protection is available in Standard. Option C is wrong because basic logging is available without Shield. Option E is wrong because WAF is separate; Shield Advanced includes WAF at no extra cost but does not manage rules automatically.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Automatic web application firewall rule updates
Why it's wrong here
Shield Advanced does not automatically update WAF rules.
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DDoS cost protection
Why this is correct
Shield Advanced offers protection against scaling charges due to DDoS.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Access to detailed DDoS logs
Why it's wrong here
Detailed logs require additional configuration, not exclusive to Advanced.
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24/7 access to the AWS DDoS Response Team
Why this is correct
This is a key feature of Shield Advanced.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Network-layer DDoS protection
Why it's wrong here
Standard also provides network-layer protection.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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 Security, Compliance and Governance — This question tests Network Security, Compliance and Governance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: DDoS cost protection — Option A is correct because Shield Advanced provides DDoS cost protection for scaling resources. Option D is correct because Shield Advanced includes 24/7 access to the DDoS Response Team. Option B is wrong because network-layer protection is available in Standard. Option C is wrong because basic logging is available without Shield. Option E is wrong because WAF is separate; Shield Advanced includes WAF at no extra cost but does not manage rules automatically.
What should I do if I get this ANS-C01 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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