Does a Multi-Region CloudTrail Trail Log Global Service Events? Yes
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of security logging and monitoring. 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.
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. A security engineer is investigating a CloudTrail event. Which statement is true about the trail that was created?
Network Topology
A
The source IP address is from an AWS service.
Why wrong: The source IP is 203.0.113.5, which is a public IP, likely from the user's network.
B
The trail was created using the AWS CLI.
Why wrong: The user agent is 'console.amazonaws.com', indicating the AWS Management Console.
C
The trail is a single-region trail.
Why wrong: The request parameters show 'isMultiRegionTrail' is true, so it is multi-region.
D
The trail will log global service events.
The request parameters include 'includeGlobalServiceEvents' set to true.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The trail will log global service events.
The CloudTrail event shows that the trail was created with 'isMultiRegionTrail' set to true, meaning it logs events from all regions. The source IP is 203.0.113.5, which is not necessarily the console IP; the console can be used from any IP. The user agent indicates it was done via the console, not CLI. The trail logs global service events because 'includeGlobalServiceEvents' is true.
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 source IP address is from an AWS service.
Why it's wrong here
The source IP is 203.0.113.5, which is a public IP, likely from the user's network.
✗
The trail was created using the AWS CLI.
Why it's wrong here
The user agent is 'console.amazonaws.com', indicating the AWS Management Console.
✗
The trail is a single-region trail.
Why it's wrong here
The request parameters show 'isMultiRegionTrail' is true, so it is multi-region.
✓
The trail will log global service events.
Why this is correct
The request parameters include 'includeGlobalServiceEvents' set to true.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The request parameters show 'isMultiRegionTrail' is true, so it is multi-region.
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 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.
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.
Security Logging and Monitoring — This question tests Security Logging and Monitoring — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The trail will log global service events. — The CloudTrail event shows that the trail was created with 'isMultiRegionTrail' set to true, meaning it logs events from all regions. The source IP is 203.0.113.5, which is not necessarily the console IP; the console can be used from any IP. The user agent indicates it was done via the console, not CLI. The trail logs global service events because 'includeGlobalServiceEvents' is true.
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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