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 solutions architect sees this output from the AWS CLI. The management account (111111111111) has a service control policy (SCP) attached that denies all actions unless the request originates from a specific IP range. Which account(s) are affected by this SCP?
Only the ProductionAccount (222222222222).
SCPs do not apply to the management account.
Neither account.
Why wrong: Production account is affected.
Both accounts.
Why wrong: Management account is not affected.
The ManagementAccount (111111111111) only.
Why wrong: Management account is not affected.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Only the ProductionAccount (222222222222).
SCPs attached to the management account do not affect the management account itself; they only apply to member accounts. Therefore, the ProductionAccount (222222222222) is the only account affected by this SCP because it is a member account, while the ManagementAccount (111111111111) is exempt from its restrictions.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Only the ProductionAccount (222222222222).
Why this is correct
SCPs do not apply to the management account.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Neither account.
Why it's wrong here
Production account is affected.
Both accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Management account is not affected.
The ManagementAccount (111111111111) only.
Why it's wrong here
Management account is not affected.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates mistakenly believe SCPs apply to the management account itself, but AWS explicitly exempts the management account from SCP restrictions to prevent lockout. The CLI output confirms the SCP is attached to the management account, so only member accounts are affected.
Detailed technical explanation
SCPs are a type of AWS Organizations policy that specify the maximum permissions for member accounts. They do not grant permissions but act as a guardrail. Critically, the management account is immune to SCPs by design, ensuring that administrators can always manage the organization even if a restrictive SCP is applied. This behavior is defined in the AWS Organizations documentation and is a common source of confusion.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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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..
The correct answer is: Only the ProductionAccount (222222222222). — SCPs attached to the management account do not affect the management account itself; they only apply to member accounts. Therefore, the ProductionAccount (222222222222) is the only account affected by this SCP because it is a member account, while the ManagementAccount (111111111111) is exempt from its restrictions.
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