SAA-C03 Design High-Performing Architectures Practice Question
A analytics dashboard uses an Application Load Balancer in one Region. Global users need lower network latency to the application without caching dynamic responses. What should be considered? The design must avoid adding custom operational scripts.
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse Global Accelerator with CloudFront, assuming both are for caching, but Global Accelerator does not cache content and is specifically designed for non-cacheable, dynamic traffic requiring low latency and fast failover.
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AWS Global Accelerator
AWS Global Accelerator uses the AWS global network to route traffic from edge locations to the optimal regional endpoint, reducing latency and jitter for global users. It does not cache content, making it ideal for dynamic responses that cannot be cached. The service requires no custom scripts, as it integrates directly with the Application Load Balancer via a static IP address or DNS name.
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AWS Global Accelerator
Why this is correct
Global Accelerator routes traffic over the AWS global network to improve performance for TCP/UDP applications without relying on caching.
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S3 Cross-Region Replication
Why it's wrong here
CRR replicates objects and does not optimize dynamic application routing.
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AWS Backup cross-Region copy
Why it's wrong here
Backup copies do not reduce live user latency.
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CloudFront only with long TTLs
Why it's wrong here
CloudFront is strongest for cacheable HTTP content; long TTLs can be wrong for dynamic responses.
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