- A
Create a CloudFront distribution and point it to the ALB as an origin.
Why wrong: CloudFront is primarily for caching static and dynamic content, but it does not provide the same low-latency, static IP address capabilities for dynamic content that Global Accelerator offers. Global Accelerator is better suited for non-cacheable traffic.
- B
Configure the ALB as an endpoint group in a Global Accelerator accelerator.
Global Accelerator uses endpoint groups that contain endpoints such as ALBs, NLBs, or EC2 instances. Adding the ALB as an endpoint in an endpoint group registers it for traffic routing.
- C
Set up a Route 53 geoproximity routing policy for the ALB.
Why wrong: Route 53 geoproximity routing can route users to the closest region, but Global Accelerator provides additional benefits like anycast static IPs and faster failover, making it the preferred solution for this requirement.
- D
Use AWS WAF to allow traffic from Global Accelerator edge locations.
Why wrong: AWS WAF is a web application firewall that protects against common web exploits. It does not route traffic or accelerate content delivery.
Quick Answer
The correct step is to configure the ALB as an endpoint in an endpoint group within a Global Accelerator accelerator. This integration works because Global Accelerator uses the AWS global network to route traffic from the closest edge location to your ALB over the AWS backbone, bypassing the public internet and reducing latency for users in Asia. On the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 exam, this tests your understanding of how Global Accelerator differs from CloudFront—Global Accelerator handles TCP/UDP traffic and preserves the client IP, while CloudFront is HTTP/HTTPS-focused. A common trap is confusing endpoint groups with listener ports; remember that the endpoint group defines the region and endpoints (like the ALB), while the listener defines the protocol and port. Memory tip: Think “Group the ALB in the region” to recall that the ALB goes into an endpoint group, not directly into the accelerator.
SOA-C02 Networking and Content Delivery Practice Question
This SOA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of networking and content delivery. 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.
A company has an Application Load Balancer (ALB) in the us-east-1 region. Users in Asia report high latency. The SysOps administrator wants to use AWS Global Accelerator to improve performance by directing traffic to the closest edge location. Which step is required to integrate Global Accelerator with the ALB?
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
Configure the ALB as an endpoint group in a Global Accelerator accelerator.
AWS Global Accelerator uses the AWS global network to route traffic to the closest edge location, then forwards it over the AWS backbone to the ALB endpoint. To integrate, you must configure the ALB as an endpoint in an endpoint group within the accelerator, which allows Global Accelerator to direct traffic to the ALB based on proximity and health. This reduces latency for users in Asia by minimizing internet hops.
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.
- ✗
Create a CloudFront distribution and point it to the ALB as an origin.
Why it's wrong here
CloudFront is primarily for caching static and dynamic content, but it does not provide the same low-latency, static IP address capabilities for dynamic content that Global Accelerator offers. Global Accelerator is better suited for non-cacheable traffic.
- ✓
Configure the ALB as an endpoint group in a Global Accelerator accelerator.
Why this is correct
Global Accelerator uses endpoint groups that contain endpoints such as ALBs, NLBs, or EC2 instances. Adding the ALB as an endpoint in an endpoint group registers it for traffic routing.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Set up a Route 53 geoproximity routing policy for the ALB.
Why it's wrong here
Route 53 geoproximity routing can route users to the closest region, but Global Accelerator provides additional benefits like anycast static IPs and faster failover, making it the preferred solution for this requirement.
- ✗
Use AWS WAF to allow traffic from Global Accelerator edge locations.
Why it's wrong here
AWS WAF is a web application firewall that protects against common web exploits. It does not route traffic or accelerate content delivery.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Global Accelerator with CloudFront or Route 53 routing policies, assuming any CDN or DNS-based solution can achieve the same latency reduction, but Global Accelerator uniquely provides static IP addresses and optimized network pathing without caching or DNS caching delays.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Global Accelerator uses two static anycast IP addresses that are announced from all edge locations, so traffic enters the AWS network at the closest point of presence (PoP). The accelerator then forwards traffic over the AWS global backbone to the ALB endpoint, bypassing the public internet and reducing jitter and packet loss. This is particularly effective for latency-sensitive applications like gaming or real-time streaming, where even a 50ms reduction can significantly improve user experience.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
- →
Networking and Content Delivery — study guide chapter
Learn the concepts, then practise the questions
- →
Networking and Content Delivery practice questions
Targeted practice on this topic area only
- →
All SOA-C02 questions
1,546 questions across all exam domains
- →
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 study guide
Full concept coverage aligned to exam objectives
- →
SOA-C02 practice test guide
How to use practice tests most effectively before exam day
Related practice questions
Related SOA-C02 practice-question pages
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation.
Reliability and Business Continuity practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to Reliability and Business Continuity.
Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation.
Security and Compliance practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to Security and Compliance.
Networking and Content Delivery practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to Networking and Content Delivery.
Cost and Performance Optimization practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to Cost and Performance Optimization.
SOA-C02 fundamentals practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to SOA-C02 fundamentals.
SOA-C02 scenario practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to SOA-C02 scenario.
SOA-C02 troubleshooting practice questions
Practise SOA-C02 questions linked to SOA-C02 troubleshooting.
Practice this exam
Start a free SOA-C02 practice session
Short sessions build daily habit. Longer sessions build exam-day stamina. Try a timed session to simulate real conditions.
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SOA-C02 question test?
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: Configure the ALB as an endpoint group in a Global Accelerator accelerator. — AWS Global Accelerator uses the AWS global network to route traffic to the closest edge location, then forwards it over the AWS backbone to the ALB endpoint. To integrate, you must configure the ALB as an endpoint in an endpoint group within the accelerator, which allows Global Accelerator to direct traffic to the ALB based on proximity and health. This reduces latency for users in Asia by minimizing internet hops.
What should I do if I get this SOA-C02 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Keep practising
More SOA-C02 practice questions
- A company uses an Amazon DynamoDB table with on-demand capacity mode. The table handles a workload with a steady baselin…
- A company uses Amazon CloudWatch Logs to store application logs. The SysOps administrator needs to count the occurrences…
- A SysOps administrator needs to monitor the CPU utilization of an Amazon EC2 instance and send an alert when it exceeds…
- A SysOps administrator needs to monitor the CPU utilization of an Amazon EC2 instance fleet and send an alert when the a…
- A company's security policy requires that all Amazon S3 buckets must have server-side encryption enabled. The SysOps adm…
- A SysOps administrator uses AWS CloudFormation to deploy a stack that includes an Amazon EC2 instance. The administrator…
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
This SOA-C02 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Amazon Web Services certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the SOA-C02 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.