- A
Configure an S3 bucket policy to deny access from specific IP ranges.
Why wrong: S3 bucket policies do not have geographic condition keys.
- B
Use CloudFront geo-restriction to allow or block countries.
Directly restricts access by country.
- C
Associate an AWS WAF web ACL with the CloudFront distribution and use a geo match condition.
WAF geo match condition can be used with CloudFront to block countries.
- D
Use CloudFront geographic restriction.
Same as B, but rephrased; correct.
- E
Use Lambda@Edge to check the request's country and return a 403.
Why wrong: Possible but not a built-in feature.
Question 349 of 1,746
SAP-C02 CloudFront Geo-Restriction Practice Question
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of continuous improvement for existing solutions. 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. A key principle to apply: cloudFront Geo-Restriction. 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 uses Amazon CloudFront to distribute content globally. The company wants to restrict access to content based on geographic location. Which THREE actions can the company take?
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
✓
Use CloudFront geo-restriction to allow or block countries.
Option B is correct because CloudFront's built-in geo-restriction feature allows whitelisting or blacklisting countries. Option C is correct because AWS WAF geo match conditions can be used with a CloudFront distribution to block or allow requests based on country codes. Option D is correct because CloudFront geographic restriction is another name for the same feature as geo-restriction, and it is a valid action. Option A is incorrect because S3 bucket policies do not support geographic location conditions; they only support IP-based conditions. Option E is incorrect: although Lambda@Edge can be used to check the country and return a 403, it is not one of the simplest recommended actions; the question asks for actions the company can take, and geo-restriction and WAF are the primary methods.
Key principle: CloudFront Geo-Restriction
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Configure an S3 bucket policy to deny access from specific IP ranges.
Why it's wrong here
S3 bucket policies do not have geographic condition keys.
- ✓
Use CloudFront geo-restriction to allow or block countries.
Why this is correct
Directly restricts access by country.
Related concept
CloudFront Geo-Restriction
- ✓
Associate an AWS WAF web ACL with the CloudFront distribution and use a geo match condition.
Why this is correct
WAF geo match condition can be used with CloudFront to block countries.
Related concept
CloudFront Geo-Restriction
- ✓
Use CloudFront geographic restriction.
Why this is correct
Same as B, but rephrased; correct.
Related concept
CloudFront Geo-Restriction
- ✗
Use Lambda@Edge to check the request's country and return a 403.
Why it's wrong here
Possible but not a built-in feature.
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
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CloudFront Geo-Restriction
- AWS WAF Geo Match
- CloudFront Geographic Restriction
TExam Day Tips
- 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
CloudFront Geo-Restriction
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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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions — This question tests Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions — CloudFront Geo-Restriction.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use CloudFront geo-restriction to allow or block countries. — Option B is correct because CloudFront's built-in geo-restriction feature allows whitelisting or blacklisting countries. Option C is correct because AWS WAF geo match conditions can be used with a CloudFront distribution to block or allow requests based on country codes. Option D is correct because CloudFront geographic restriction is another name for the same feature as geo-restriction, and it is a valid action. Option A is incorrect because S3 bucket policies do not support geographic location conditions; they only support IP-based conditions. Option E is incorrect: although Lambda@Edge can be used to check the country and return a 403, it is not one of the simplest recommended actions; the question asks for actions the company can take, and geo-restriction and WAF are the primary methods.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Review cloudFront Geo-Restriction, then practise related SAP-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
CloudFront Geo-Restriction
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