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SOA-C02 Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation Practice Question

This SOA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of monitoring, logging, and remediation. 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.

Drag and drop the steps to migrate an on-premises application to AWS using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) into the correct order.

A
Install the agent, then configure replication, then sync, then test, then cut over.
This is the correct order because the agent must be installed first to enable data replication, then replication settings must be configured before the initial sync, which is followed by testing to verify the replicated environment, and finally cut over to redirect traffic to the new AWS infrastructure.
B
Install the agent, then sync, then configure replication, then test, then cut over.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because replication must be configured before the sync process can begin. Skipping configuration would result in incomplete or misconfigured replication.
C
Configure replication, then install the agent, then sync, then test, then cut over.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the agent must be installed on the source server before replication can be configured. Without the agent, there is no data source to replicate.
D
Install the agent, then configure replication, then test, then sync, then cut over.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because testing should occur after synchronization to ensure that the fully synced data is consistent and the application behaves correctly in the AWS environment. Testing before sync would verify an incomplete or outdated copy.

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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

✓

Install the agent, then configure replication, then sync, then test, then cut over.

The correct sequence for migrating an on-premises application to AWS using AWS Application Migration Service is: first install the AWS Replication Agent on the source server, then configure the replication settings including launch settings and target VPC, then start the initial sync to replicate the entire server volume, then perform a test launch to validate the replicated environment, and finally initiate the cutover to redirect production traffic to the new AWS instance. Each step builds on the previous one to ensure a successful migration with minimal downtime.

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.

✓
Install the agent, then configure replication, then sync, then test, then cut over.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because the agent must be installed first to enable data replication, then replication settings must be configured before the initial sync, which is followed by testing to verify the replicated environment, and finally cut over to redirect traffic to the new AWS infrastructure.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Install the agent, then sync, then configure replication, then test, then cut over.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because replication must be configured before the sync process can begin. Skipping configuration would result in incomplete or misconfigured replication.
✗
Configure replication, then install the agent, then sync, then test, then cut over.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the agent must be installed on the source server before replication can be configured. Without the agent, there is no data source to replicate.
✗
Install the agent, then configure replication, then test, then sync, then cut over.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because testing should occur after synchronization to ensure that the fully synced data is consistent and the application behaves correctly in the AWS environment. Testing before sync would verify an incomplete or outdated copy.

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

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What to study next

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What does this SOA-C02 question test?

Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation — This question tests Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Install the agent, then configure replication, then sync, then test, then cut over. — The correct sequence for migrating an on-premises application to AWS using AWS Application Migration Service is: first install the AWS Replication Agent on the source server, then configure the replication settings including launch settings and target VPC, then start the initial sync to replicate the entire server volume, then perform a test launch to validate the replicated environment, and finally initiate the cutover to redirect production traffic to the new AWS instance. Each step builds on the previous one to ensure a successful migration with minimal downtime.

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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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