SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
A company is migrating an on-premises data center to AWS. The company has a large amount of data (50 TB) that needs to be transferred quickly. The internet connection is limited to 100 Mbps. Which TWO methods should the solutions architect consider for the initial data transfer? (Select TWO.)
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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Use AWS Snowball Edge devices to ship the data
AWS Snowball Edge is a physical device for offline data transfer, suitable for large data over slow networks. AWS DataSync can transfer data over the internet but is limited by bandwidth; however, it can be used for incremental transfers after initial load. Direct Connect may take time to provision. VPN is slow. S3 Transfer Acceleration speeds up transfers over the internet but still limited by bandwidth.
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.
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Use a VPN connection and rsync
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Too slow for 50 TB over 100 Mbps.
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Use AWS Snowball Edge devices to ship the data
Why this is correct
Correct: Offline transfer bypasses bandwidth limitations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Set up an AWS Direct Connect connection
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Provisioning takes time, may not be quick.
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Use AWS DataSync to transfer data over the internet
Why this is correct
Correct: DataSync can handle large transfers and can be used for initial and incremental.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Improves speed but still limited by 100 Mbps.
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which SAP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use AWS Snowball Edge devices to ship the data — AWS Snowball Edge is a physical device for offline data transfer, suitable for large data over slow networks. AWS DataSync can transfer data over the internet but is limited by bandwidth; however, it can be used for incremental transfers after initial load. Direct Connect may take time to provision. VPN is slow. S3 Transfer Acceleration speeds up transfers over the internet but still limited by bandwidth.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SAP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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