- A
Create a private hosted zone in the central account and configure Route 53 Resolver rules in each account to forward queries to the central account.
Why wrong: Resolver rules alone are not enough; the zone must be associated with a VPC.
- B
Create a private hosted zone in each account and configure Route 53 inbound endpoints in the central account to accept DNS queries.
Why wrong: Inbound endpoints accept queries from on-premises, not from other accounts.
- C
Create a private hosted zone in the central account, associate it with a central VPC, and configure Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoints in each account to forward DNS queries to the central account.
Resolver endpoints enable cross-account DNS resolution.
- D
Create a private hosted zone in each account and use Route 53 zone sharing to share it with the central account.
Why wrong: Private hosted zones cannot be shared across accounts.
Quick Answer
The correct solution is to create a private hosted zone in a central account, associate it with a central VPC, and configure Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoints in each account to forward DNS queries to the central account. This works because the outbound endpoint acts as a conditional forwarding rule, allowing any associated VPC to resolve domain names defined in the central private hosted zone, effectively enabling cross-account DNS resolution without sharing the zone itself. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the Route 53 Resolver architecture, specifically the distinction between inbound endpoints (for on-premises queries) and outbound endpoints (for cross-account forwarding). A common trap is assuming you can share a private hosted zone directly across accounts, which is not supported; instead, you must use Resolver rules and endpoints. Memory tip: think “outbound to outsource”—outbound endpoints send queries outward to a central resolver, enabling cross-account resolution.
SAP-C02 Practice Question: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of design solutions for organizational complexity. 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 global company is using AWS Organizations with hundreds of accounts. The IT team needs to centrally manage DNS records for all accounts using Amazon Route 53 private hosted zones. The solution must be highly available and support cross-account DNS resolution. What should the team do?
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
Create a private hosted zone in the central account, associate it with a central VPC, and configure Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoints in each account to forward DNS queries to the central account.
Option B is correct because using a Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoint in the central account and associating the private hosted zone with the shared VPC allows cross-account DNS resolution. Option A is wrong because sharing the entire private hosted zone with all accounts is not possible. Option C is wrong because Route 53 inbound endpoints only handle DNS queries from on-premises. Option D is wrong because using Route 53 Resolver rules is part of the correct solution but the zone still needs to be associated with the central VPC.
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.
- ✗
Create a private hosted zone in the central account and configure Route 53 Resolver rules in each account to forward queries to the central account.
Why it's wrong here
Resolver rules alone are not enough; the zone must be associated with a VPC.
- ✗
Create a private hosted zone in each account and configure Route 53 inbound endpoints in the central account to accept DNS queries.
Why it's wrong here
Inbound endpoints accept queries from on-premises, not from other accounts.
- ✓
Create a private hosted zone in the central account, associate it with a central VPC, and configure Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoints in each account to forward DNS queries to the central account.
Why this is correct
Resolver endpoints enable cross-account DNS resolution.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create a private hosted zone in each account and use Route 53 zone sharing to share it with the central account.
Why it's wrong here
Private hosted zones cannot be shared across accounts.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — This question tests Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a private hosted zone in the central account, associate it with a central VPC, and configure Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoints in each account to forward DNS queries to the central account. — Option B is correct because using a Route 53 Resolver outbound endpoint in the central account and associating the private hosted zone with the shared VPC allows cross-account DNS resolution. Option A is wrong because sharing the entire private hosted zone with all accounts is not possible. Option C is wrong because Route 53 inbound endpoints only handle DNS queries from on-premises. Option D is wrong because using Route 53 Resolver rules is part of the correct solution but the zone still needs to be associated with the central VPC.
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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