- A
Implement an S3 bucket policy that restricts access based on the aws:SourceVpce condition key.
Restricts access to requests from specific VPC endpoints.
- B
Create an IAM policy in each account that denies access unless the request comes from the approved IP range.
Why wrong: Not centralized; requires per-account management.
- C
Use AWS PrivateLink to access all AWS services from within the VPC.
Why wrong: PrivateLink restricts network path but not IP-based location.
- D
Create a service control policy (SCP) that denies access to resources unless the request originates from the approved IP address range.
SCP applies to all accounts in the organization.
- E
Use AWS Resource Access Manager to share resources with approved accounts only.
Why wrong: This controls access at the account level, not network.
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 company is setting up a new AWS Organization and wants to implement a data perimeter to ensure that data can only be accessed from approved network locations. Which TWO actions should 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
Implement an S3 bucket policy that restricts access based on the aws:SourceVpce condition key.
Option A is correct because an S3 bucket policy with the `aws:SourceVpce` condition key restricts access to only requests originating from a specific VPC endpoint, ensuring data can only be accessed from approved network locations within the VPC. Option D is correct because a service control policy (SCP) that denies access unless the request originates from an approved IP address range enforces a data perimeter across all accounts in the AWS Organization, preventing access from unapproved networks.
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.
- ✓
Implement an S3 bucket policy that restricts access based on the aws:SourceVpce condition key.
Why this is correct
Restricts access to requests from specific VPC endpoints.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create an IAM policy in each account that denies access unless the request comes from the approved IP range.
Why it's wrong here
Not centralized; requires per-account management.
- ✗
Use AWS PrivateLink to access all AWS services from within the VPC.
Why it's wrong here
PrivateLink restricts network path but not IP-based location.
- ✓
Create a service control policy (SCP) that denies access to resources unless the request originates from the approved IP address range.
Why this is correct
SCP applies to all accounts in the organization.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use AWS Resource Access Manager to share resources with approved accounts only.
Why it's wrong here
This controls access at the account level, not network.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse IAM policies with SCPs, thinking that IAM policies can enforce organization-wide network restrictions, but SCPs are the only way to apply a deny across all accounts in an AWS Organization, and IAM policies are account-specific and can be overridden by resource-based policies.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The `aws:SourceVpce` condition key in S3 bucket policies works by checking the VPC endpoint ID from which the request originates, leveraging the VPC endpoint's private IP address and security groups to ensure traffic stays within the VPC. SCPs with IP-based conditions use the `aws:SourceIp` condition key, which evaluates the source IP address of the request; however, SCPs cannot be used with `aws:SourceVpce` because SCPs do not support VPC endpoint conditions, making IP-based SCPs the correct choice for organization-wide network perimeter enforcement. A real-world scenario is a financial services company that must restrict access to sensitive data to only corporate office IP ranges, using SCPs to block all other IPs across all accounts, while S3 bucket policies with `aws:SourceVpce` ensure data accessed via VPC endpoints remains within the corporate network.
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.
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
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.
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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Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — This question tests Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Implement an S3 bucket policy that restricts access based on the aws:SourceVpce condition key. — Option A is correct because an S3 bucket policy with the `aws:SourceVpce` condition key restricts access to only requests originating from a specific VPC endpoint, ensuring data can only be accessed from approved network locations within the VPC. Option D is correct because a service control policy (SCP) that denies access unless the request originates from an approved IP address range enforces a data perimeter across all accounts in the AWS Organization, preventing access from unapproved networks.
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