The correct answer is that the policy allows s3:GetObject only from the IP range 192.0.2.0/24, and any request from outside that range is implicitly denied. This works because the IpAddress condition key in the IAM policy condition for source IP explicitly restricts access based on the requester’s IPv4 address, and since IAM policies are deny-by-default, any source IP not matching the specified CIDR block is automatically blocked. On the AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02 exam, this tests your understanding of how condition keys like aws:SourceIp interact with explicit allows and implicit denies—a common trap is confusing an allow with a deny or assuming the policy grants broader permissions like PutObject. Remember the memory tip: “IP in the allow, everything else gets the wall.”
SCS-C02 Identity and Access Management Practice Question
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of identity and access management. 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.
An IAM policy includes the following statement: 'Effect': 'Allow', 'Action': 's3:GetObject', 'Resource': 'arn:aws:s3:::example-bucket/*', 'Condition': {'IpAddress': {'aws:SourceIp': '192.0.2.0/24'}}. Which TWO statements about this policy are correct?
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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Requests from outside 192.0.2.0/24 will be implicitly denied.
Option A and D are correct because the policy allows GetObject from the specified IP range, and any request from outside that range will be implicitly denied. Option B is wrong because the condition is on source IP, not bucket owner. Option C is wrong because the policy allows GetObject, not PutObject. Option E is wrong because the policy does not allow anonymous access; it requires the request to come from the specified IP.
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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The policy allows s3:PutObject from the IP range 192.0.2.0/24.
Why it's wrong here
Action is s3:GetObject, not PutObject.
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Requests from outside 192.0.2.0/24 will be implicitly denied.
Why this is correct
IAM policies default deny; if condition not met, access is denied.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The policy allows s3:GetObject only if the bucket owner matches.
Why it's wrong here
No condition on bucket owner.
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The policy allows anonymous access.
Why it's wrong here
The policy applies to authenticated principals, not anonymous.
✓
The policy allows s3:GetObject from the IP range 192.0.2.0/24.
Why this is correct
The condition restricts to that IP range.
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 SCS-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.
Identity and Access Management — This question tests Identity and Access Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Requests from outside 192.0.2.0/24 will be implicitly denied. — Option A and D are correct because the policy allows GetObject from the specified IP range, and any request from outside that range will be implicitly denied. Option B is wrong because the condition is on source IP, not bucket owner. Option C is wrong because the policy allows GetObject, not PutObject. Option E is wrong because the policy does not allow anonymous access; it requires the request to come from the specified IP.
What should I do if I get this SCS-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SCS-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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