The answer is to add additional CloudFront edge locations in the affected region. This is the most cost-effective solution because CloudFront’s distributed network of edge locations caches content physically closer to end users, which directly reduces the distance data must travel and therefore lowers latency. On the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 exam, this question tests your understanding of how CloudFront’s global edge network improves performance without requiring changes to the origin or additional services. A common trap is confusing Route 53 latency-based routing or Global Accelerator with CloudFront’s edge caching—Route 53 doesn’t affect cache behavior, and Global Accelerator adds cost without leveraging edge caches. Remember the key principle: latency drops when content is served from the nearest edge, not from a faster origin or a different routing policy. A useful memory tip is “edges cut distance”—more edge locations mean shorter network hops for users.
SOA-C02 Networking and Content Delivery Practice Question
This SOA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of networking and content delivery. 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.
A company is using Amazon CloudFront to distribute its web application. Users in a specific geographic region are experiencing high latency. What is the most cost-effective solution to reduce latency for these users?
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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Add additional CloudFront edge locations in the affected region.
Option D is correct because adding additional CloudFront edge locations in the affected region brings content closer to users, reducing latency. Option A is wrong because Route 53 policies do not affect CloudFront cache behavior. Option B is wrong because increasing origin server capacity does not reduce network latency. Option C is wrong because global accelerator adds cost without addressing edge caching.
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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Use AWS Global Accelerator to route traffic over the AWS global network.
Why it's wrong here
Global Accelerator is not cost-effective compared to adding CloudFront edge locations for this scenario.
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Configure Route 53 latency-based routing to direct users to a different origin.
Why it's wrong here
Route 53 routing policies do not affect CloudFront edge distribution.
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Increase the compute capacity of the origin server.
Why it's wrong here
Origin capacity does not reduce network latency to users.
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Add additional CloudFront edge locations in the affected region.
Why this is correct
More edge locations bring content closer to users, reducing latency cost-effectively.
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
Scenario analysis trap
Global Accelerator is not cost-effective compared to adding CloudFront edge locations for this scenario.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which SOA-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.
Networking and Content Delivery — This question tests Networking and Content Delivery — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add additional CloudFront edge locations in the affected region. — Option D is correct because adding additional CloudFront edge locations in the affected region brings content closer to users, reducing latency. Option A is wrong because Route 53 policies do not affect CloudFront cache behavior. Option B is wrong because increasing origin server capacity does not reduce network latency. Option C is wrong because global accelerator adds cost without addressing edge caching.
What should I do if I get this SOA-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SOA-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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