SAP-C02 Design for New Solutions Practice Question
A company is designing a new cloud-native application on AWS. The application will use a microservices architecture and requires a way to manage configuration data and secrets. Which THREE AWS services can be used to meet these requirements? (Choose THREE.)
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
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AWS Secrets Manager
AWS Secrets Manager stores secrets with automatic rotation. AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store stores configuration data and secrets. AWS AppConfig manages application configuration. Option D (DynamoDB) is a database, not a configuration store. Option E (S3) can store config files but is not as integrated for secrets.
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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AWS Secrets Manager
Why this is correct
AWS Secrets Manager is purpose-built for storing and rotating secrets, meeting the requirements for secrets management.
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AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store
Why this is correct
AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store can store both configuration data and secrets, providing a centralized store.
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AWS AppConfig
Why this is correct
AWS AppConfig manages application configuration, allowing dynamic configuration changes without redeployment.
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Amazon DynamoDB
Why it's wrong here
Amazon DynamoDB is a NoSQL database, not designed for configuration or secrets management; it lacks built-in secret rotation and hierarchical path features.
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Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
Amazon S3 can store configuration files but does not offer native secret rotation, versioning for parameters, or integration with AWS Secrets Manager for secrets.
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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