- A
AWS Global Accelerator with the ALB as the endpoint
Why wrong: Global Accelerator improves latency by routing traffic to the nearest healthy endpoint, but it does not cache content. Static content would still be served from the ALB.
- B
Amazon CloudFront with the ALB as the origin
Why wrong: This configuration would send all traffic to the ALB, not caching static content separately. CloudFront would cache responses from the ALB, but the ALB would still handle all requests.
- C
Amazon CloudFront with multiple origins: S3 for static content and ALB for dynamic content
CloudFront can be configured with multiple origins. Static content is cached at edge locations from S3, and dynamic content is forwarded to the ALB. This reduces latency for static content.
- D
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration for static content
Why wrong: S3 Transfer Acceleration is for uploading to S3, not for serving content to users. It does not cache or accelerate delivery.
Quick Answer
The correct configuration is Amazon CloudFront with multiple origins: an S3 bucket for static content and the Application Load Balancer for dynamic content. This works because CloudFront can be set up with multiple origin servers, allowing it to cache static assets like images and CSS at edge locations for low-latency delivery while forwarding dynamic requests directly to the ALB in the source region. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of origin groups and cache behaviors, often appearing as a trap where candidates mistakenly choose Global Accelerator or a single-origin CloudFront distribution. Global Accelerator does not cache content, and a single ALB origin would force all traffic through the ALB, defeating the purpose of edge caching. A helpful memory tip: think of CloudFront as a smart traffic cop—static files get a shortcut to the edge cache, while dynamic requests take the express lane to the ALB.
SAP-C02 Design for New Solutions Practice Question
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of design for new solutions. 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.
A company is designing a new global application that will serve users worldwide. The application uses an Application Load Balancer (ALB) in a single region. To reduce latency for users in other regions, the company wants to cache static content at edge locations. The dynamic content must still be served from the ALB. Which configuration should be used?
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
Amazon CloudFront with multiple origins: S3 for static content and ALB for dynamic content
Option D is correct because Amazon CloudFront can be configured with multiple origins: an S3 bucket for static content and the ALB for dynamic content. CloudFront caches static content at edge locations and forwards dynamic requests to the ALB. Option A is wrong because CloudFront with only the ALB as origin does not separate static and dynamic content. Option B is wrong because Global Accelerator does not cache content; it only accelerates traffic. Option C is wrong because S3 Transfer Acceleration is for fast uploads to S3, not for content delivery.
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.
- ✗
AWS Global Accelerator with the ALB as the endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Global Accelerator improves latency by routing traffic to the nearest healthy endpoint, but it does not cache content. Static content would still be served from the ALB.
- ✗
Amazon CloudFront with the ALB as the origin
Why it's wrong here
This configuration would send all traffic to the ALB, not caching static content separately. CloudFront would cache responses from the ALB, but the ALB would still handle all requests.
- ✓
Amazon CloudFront with multiple origins: S3 for static content and ALB for dynamic content
Why this is correct
CloudFront can be configured with multiple origins. Static content is cached at edge locations from S3, and dynamic content is forwarded to the ALB. This reduces latency for static content.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration for static content
Why it's wrong here
S3 Transfer Acceleration is for uploading to S3, not for serving content to users. It does not cache or accelerate delivery.
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.
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Design for New Solutions — This question tests Design for New Solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Amazon CloudFront with multiple origins: S3 for static content and ALB for dynamic content — Option D is correct because Amazon CloudFront can be configured with multiple origins: an S3 bucket for static content and the ALB for dynamic content. CloudFront caches static content at edge locations and forwards dynamic requests to the ALB. Option A is wrong because CloudFront with only the ALB as origin does not separate static and dynamic content. Option B is wrong because Global Accelerator does not cache content; it only accelerates traffic. Option C is wrong because S3 Transfer Acceleration is for fast uploads to S3, not for content delivery.
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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