Question 1hardmulti select
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A static website stores assets in S3 and is delivered through CloudFront. Analytics show low cache hit ratio, many origin fetches for the same JavaScript bundles, and elevated S3 GET request costs. Most requests include unnecessary cookies, and the text assets are uncompressed. Which changes should the team make? Select three.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Configure a CloudFront cache policy that excludes unnecessary cookies and headers from the cache key.
Correct because cookies and headers that do not affect content create unnecessary cache variants. Removing them from the cache key makes CloudFront reuse the same object more often.
B
Best answer
Enable Origin Shield for the distribution to reduce duplicate requests reaching the S3 origin.
Correct because Origin Shield adds a regional caching layer that absorbs repeated origin misses. It reduces duplicate S3 GETs and improves origin efficiency under repeated viewer demand.
C
Best answer
Enable compression for text-based objects such as JavaScript and CSS.
Correct because compression lowers transfer size for assets that compress well. That improves delivery performance and reduces bytes transferred without changing the underlying content.
D
Distractor review
Switch the origin to an Application Load Balancer so CloudFront can cache the assets more effectively.
Incorrect because an ALB is not required for static S3 delivery and does not by itself improve cache hit ratio. The real issue is cache-key fragmentation and lack of edge optimization.
E
Distractor review
Disable caching so viewers always retrieve the newest version directly from S3.
Incorrect because disabling caching increases origin traffic, latency, and S3 request costs. Static assets are usually ideal candidates for aggressive caching with controlled invalidation or versioning.
Common exam trap
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.
Technical deep dive
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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SAA-C03 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure a CloudFront cache policy that excludes unnecessary cookies and headers from the cache key. — The right approach is to make CloudFront cache more aggressively and fetch from S3 less often. Excluding unnecessary cookies and headers reduces cache fragmentation. Origin Shield cuts down repeated origin misses, and compression reduces transfer size for text assets. These changes address both the low cache hit ratio and the elevated origin cost without altering the application content. An ALB does not solve static-content cache fragmentation, and disabling caching would make the origin load and cost problem worse. The issue is edge behavior, not the type of origin behind CloudFront.
What should I do if I get this SAA-C03 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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