ANS-C01 Network Implementation Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid methods to connect an on-premises network to an Amazon VPC over a private, dedicated connection? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'private, dedicated connection' with any VPN-based solution, but AWS Direct Connect is the only option that provides a physical, dedicated link not traversing the public internet.
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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 Gateway
AWS Direct Connect Gateway allows you to connect an on-premises network to multiple VPCs in different AWS regions over a single private, dedicated connection. AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated private network link from your on-premises data center to AWS, bypassing the public internet for lower latency and increased security.
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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 Gateway
Why this is correct
Extends Direct Connect to multiple VPCs.
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AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
Provides dedicated private connection.
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AWS Client VPN
Why it's wrong here
Remote access VPN, not dedicated site-to-site.
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VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
Connects VPCs, not on-premises.
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AWS VPN CloudHub
Why it's wrong here
VPN CloudHub uses internet-based VPN, not dedicated.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are valid methods to connect an on-premises network to an Amazon VPC? (Select TWO.)
easy- ✓ A.AWS Direct Connect
- ✓ B.AWS Site-to-Site VPN
- C.VPC peering connection
- D.VPC endpoint
- E.Internet Gateway
Why A: AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection from an on-premises data center to AWS, bypassing the public internet for consistent latency and higher bandwidth. This is a valid method for connecting an on-premises network to a VPC, as it establishes a direct physical link that can be associated with a virtual interface to a VPC.
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