The answer is that objects with the prefix 'logs/' are moved to the GLACIER storage class after 30 days. This occurs because the CloudFormation template defines an S3 lifecycle rule that explicitly transitions objects matching that prefix to GLACIER once they reach 30 days of age, and the rule is enabled and active. Versioning being enabled does not block or alter this transition; lifecycle rules apply to the current version of an object unless otherwise specified. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how S3 lifecycle policies interact with versioning and prefixes—a common trap is assuming versioning pauses transitions or that a disabled rule still applies. Remember that lifecycle transitions are prefix-specific and time-based, not version-dependent. Memory tip: "Prefix plus days equals GLACIER phase."
SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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They are moved to the GLACIER storage class.
The lifecycle rule transitions objects with prefix 'logs/' to GLACIER after 30 days. Option A is wrong because the rule is enabled. Option B is wrong because versioning is enabled but doesn't affect the transition. Option D is wrong because the transition is triggered after 30 days.
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.
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They are deleted because of the lifecycle rule.
Why it's wrong here
The rule transitions to GLACIER, not deletion.
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They remain in Standard storage because versioning is enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Versioning does not prevent lifecycle transitions.
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They are deleted after 30 days because no expiration is defined.
Why it's wrong here
No expiration is set, so objects are not deleted.
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They are moved to the GLACIER storage class.
Why this is correct
The transition rule moves objects to GLACIER after 30 days.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: They are moved to the GLACIER storage class. — The lifecycle rule transitions objects with prefix 'logs/' to GLACIER after 30 days. Option A is wrong because the rule is enabled. Option B is wrong because versioning is enabled but doesn't affect the transition. Option D is wrong because the transition is triggered after 30 days.
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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