- A
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then upload website files, then create CloudFront distribution, then configure CloudFront distribution (e.g., custom domain, SSL), then update DNS to point to CloudFront.
This is the correct order because you first set up the S3 bucket as the origin, then add content, then create and configure the CDN to serve it, and finally update DNS so that traffic goes through CloudFront.
- B
Upload website files to S3, then create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then create CloudFront distribution, then configure CloudFront, then update DNS.
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because you should enable static website hosting before uploading files to ensure the bucket is properly configured with index and error documents. While technically possible, it's not the recommended sequence and can lead to misconfiguration.
- C
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then create CloudFront distribution, then upload website files, then configure CloudFront, then update DNS.
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because you should upload files to S3 before creating a CloudFront distribution. The distribution needs the origin bucket to have content to cache and serve; otherwise, you'd have to update the distribution after upload, which is inefficient.
- D
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then upload website files, then create CloudFront distribution, then update DNS, then configure CloudFront.
Why wrong: This order is incorrect because you must configure the CloudFront distribution (e.g., alternate domain names, SSL certificate) before updating DNS. DNS should point to the CloudFront distribution domain name only after it is fully configured and deployed.
SAA-C03 Design Resilient Architectures Practice Question
This SAA-C03 practice question tests your understanding of design resilient architectures. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Order the steps to create a static website using Amazon S3 and CloudFront.
Answer choices
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
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then upload website files, then create CloudFront distribution, then configure CloudFront distribution (e.g., custom domain, SSL), then update DNS to point to CloudFront.
S3 bucket with hosting, upload files, CloudFront distribution, configure CloudFront, then DNS.
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.
- ✓
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then upload website files, then create CloudFront distribution, then configure CloudFront distribution (e.g., custom domain, SSL), then update DNS to point to CloudFront.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you first set up the S3 bucket as the origin, then add content, then create and configure the CDN to serve it, and finally update DNS so that traffic goes through CloudFront.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Upload website files to S3, then create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then create CloudFront distribution, then configure CloudFront, then update DNS.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because you should enable static website hosting before uploading files to ensure the bucket is properly configured with index and error documents. While technically possible, it's not the recommended sequence and can lead to misconfiguration.
- ✗
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then create CloudFront distribution, then upload website files, then configure CloudFront, then update DNS.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because you should upload files to S3 before creating a CloudFront distribution. The distribution needs the origin bucket to have content to cache and serve; otherwise, you'd have to update the distribution after upload, which is inefficient.
- ✗
Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then upload website files, then create CloudFront distribution, then update DNS, then configure CloudFront.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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The correct answer is: Create S3 bucket and enable static website hosting, then upload website files, then create CloudFront distribution, then configure CloudFront distribution (e.g., custom domain, SSL), then update DNS to point to CloudFront. — S3 bucket with hosting, upload files, CloudFront distribution, configure CloudFront, then DNS.
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