- A
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy the Config rule to all accounts.
Why wrong: Incorrect. CloudFormation StackSets can deploy resources across accounts, but they do not automatically enable AWS Config itself, which is required for rules to evaluate.
- B
Create a Service Control Policy (SCP) that denies PutBucketEncryption actions.
Why wrong: Incorrect. An SCP denying PutBucketEncryption would prevent setting encryption, but the goal is to require encryption, and it does not create an AWS Config rule.
- C
Create a conformance pack in the management account and deploy it to the organization.
Correct. A conformance pack deployed to the organization from the management account applies AWS Config rules to all existing and new accounts.
- D
Create an AWS Config rule in the management account that applies to all accounts via AWS Organizations.
Why wrong: Incorrect. AWS Config rules are per-account; a rule in the management account does not apply to other accounts unless using conformance packs or automated deployment.
- E
Enable AWS Config in every account of the organization.
Correct. AWS Config must be enabled in each account (and region) for the rules to evaluate resources. This is a prerequisite.
Automatically Deploy AWS Config Rules Across New Organization Accounts
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: aWS Config Conformance Packs. 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 AWS Organizations to manage multiple accounts. The security team wants to ensure that all new accounts created through the organization automatically have a specific AWS Config rule enabled that requires S3 buckets to be encrypted. Which TWO actions should the team 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
Create a conformance pack in the management account and deploy it to the organization.
To automatically enable an AWS Config rule for all new accounts in AWS Organizations, the team should enable AWS Config in every account (Option E) and create a conformance pack in the management account deployed to the organization (Option C). AWS Config conformance packs allow deploying a set of AWS Config rules and remediation actions across accounts via Organizations. Enabling Config in all accounts is a prerequisite for rules to evaluate resources. Option A (CloudFormation StackSets) can deploy rules but does not automatically enable Config per account. Option B (SCP) denies actions but does not enforce the Config rule itself. Option D (management account rule) would not automatically apply to other accounts unless using conformance packs.
Key principle: AWS Config Conformance Packs
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use AWS CloudFormation StackSets to deploy the Config rule to all accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. CloudFormation StackSets can deploy resources across accounts, but they do not automatically enable AWS Config itself, which is required for rules to evaluate.
- ✗
Create a Service Control Policy (SCP) that denies PutBucketEncryption actions.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. An SCP denying PutBucketEncryption would prevent setting encryption, but the goal is to require encryption, and it does not create an AWS Config rule.
- ✓
Create a conformance pack in the management account and deploy it to the organization.
Why this is correct
Correct. A conformance pack deployed to the organization from the management account applies AWS Config rules to all existing and new accounts.
Related concept
AWS Config Conformance Packs
- ✗
Create an AWS Config rule in the management account that applies to all accounts via AWS Organizations.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. AWS Config rules are per-account; a rule in the management account does not apply to other accounts unless using conformance packs or automated deployment.
- ✓
Enable AWS Config in every account of the organization.
Why this is correct
Correct. AWS Config must be enabled in each account (and region) for the rules to evaluate resources. This is a prerequisite.
Related concept
AWS Config Conformance Packs
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common trap is confusing conformance packs with individual AWS Config rules. Conformance packs can be deployed organization-wide, but a single rule in the management account does not propagate to all accounts.
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
- AWS Config Conformance Packs
- AWS Organizations
- Service Control Policy (SCP)
- AWS Config
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
AWS Config Conformance Packs
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 — AWS Config Conformance Packs.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a conformance pack in the management account and deploy it to the organization. — To automatically enable an AWS Config rule for all new accounts in AWS Organizations, the team should enable AWS Config in every account (Option E) and create a conformance pack in the management account deployed to the organization (Option C). AWS Config conformance packs allow deploying a set of AWS Config rules and remediation actions across accounts via Organizations. Enabling Config in all accounts is a prerequisite for rules to evaluate resources. Option A (CloudFormation StackSets) can deploy rules but does not automatically enable Config per account. Option B (SCP) denies actions but does not enforce the Config rule itself. Option D (management account rule) would not automatically apply to other accounts unless using conformance packs.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Review aWS Config Conformance Packs, then practise related SAP-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
AWS Config Conformance Packs
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