SAP-C02 Design for New Solutions Practice Question
Network Topology
An administrator runs the above commands on an S3 bucket. What is the effect of these configurations on an object uploaded to the bucket?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume the root user can bypass any S3 lock, but in compliance mode, even the root user is restricted, making option D a common distractor.
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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Objects cannot be deleted or overwritten for 365 days unless special permissions are granted.
The configuration shown enables S3 Object Lock in governance mode with a retention period of 365 days. In governance mode, an object cannot be deleted or overwritten until the retention period expires, unless the user has special permissions such as s3:BypassGovernanceRetention. This is why option C is correct: objects cannot be deleted or overwritten for 365 days unless special permissions are granted.
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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Objects are locked indefinitely until the lock is manually removed.
Why it's wrong here
Retention period is 365 days, not indefinite.
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Objects can be deleted immediately because versioning is enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Object Lock prevents deletion despite versioning.
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Objects cannot be deleted or overwritten for 365 days unless special permissions are granted.
Why this is correct
Object Lock with GOVERNANCE mode and 365-day retention prevents deletion.
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Objects can be deleted only by the root user.
Why it's wrong here
GOVERNANCE mode can be bypassed with appropriate permissions, not only root.
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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