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Design for New Solutions →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct answer is that no logging configuration is specified. This is because the CloudFormation template, while enabling versioning and setting a public bucket policy, fails to configure either S3 server access logs or AWS CloudTrail for object-level logging, leaving all access unrecorded. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that enabling access to a bucket does not automatically enable logging; you must explicitly configure S3 server access logs or CloudTrail data events to capture detailed records of requests. A common trap is assuming versioning or encryption satisfies audit requirements, but logging is a separate, mandatory control for security compliance. Remember the mnemonic: “Versioning tracks changes, logging tracks access—both are needed for full audit.”

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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```
Resources:
  MyBucket:
    Type: AWS::S3::Bucket
    Properties:
      BucketName: !Sub "${AWS::StackName}-mybucket"
      VersioningConfiguration:
        Status: Enabled
  MyBucketPolicy:
    Type: AWS::S3::BucketPolicy
    Properties:
      Bucket: !Ref MyBucket
      PolicyDocument:
        Statement:
          - Effect: Allow
            Principal: "*"
            Action: "s3:GetObject"
            Resource: !Sub "${MyBucket.Arn}/*"
```

Refer to the exhibit. A CloudFormation template creates an S3 bucket with versioning and a public bucket policy. After deployment, users can access objects in the bucket via the internet. However, the security team requires that all access be logged. What is missing from this configuration?

Question 1hardmultiple choice

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```
Resources:
  MyBucket:
    Type: AWS::S3::Bucket
    Properties:
      BucketName: !Sub "${AWS::StackName}-mybucket"
      VersioningConfiguration:
        Status: Enabled
  MyBucketPolicy:
    Type: AWS::S3::BucketPolicy
    Properties:
      Bucket: !Ref MyBucket
      PolicyDocument:
        Statement:
          - Effect: Allow
            Principal: "*"
            Action: "s3:GetObject"
            Resource: !Sub "${MyBucket.Arn}/*"
```

A
The bucket is not encrypted.
Why wrong: Encryption is not required for logging.
B
The bucket policy does not restrict access to a specific IP range.
Why wrong: The policy allows public access.
C
Bucket versioning is not enabled.
Why wrong: Versioning is enabled.
D
No logging configuration is specified.
Logging is needed for audit.

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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

✓

No logging configuration is specified.

Option D is correct. The template does not enable S3 server access logs or AWS CloudTrail for object-level logging. Option A is wrong because versioning is enabled. Option B is wrong because the policy is public. Option C is wrong because the bucket is not encrypted.

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.

✗
The bucket is not encrypted.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is not required for logging.
✗
The bucket policy does not restrict access to a specific IP range.
Why it's wrong here
The policy allows public access.
✗
Bucket versioning is not enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Versioning is enabled.
✓
No logging configuration is specified.
Why this is correct
Logging is needed for audit.
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

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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: No logging configuration is specified. — Option D is correct. The template does not enable S3 server access logs or AWS CloudTrail for object-level logging. Option A is wrong because versioning is enabled. Option B is wrong because the policy is public. Option C is wrong because the bucket is not encrypted.

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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