- A
Geoproximity routing
Correct: Geoproximity routing routes traffic based on user and resource location, with an optional bias for traffic shifting.
- B
Simple routing
Why wrong: Incorrect: Simple routing routes all traffic to a single resource, not based on geographic location.
- C
Failover routing
Why wrong: Incorrect: Failover routing is used for primary/standby redundancy, not geographic-based distribution.
- D
Latency-based routing
Why wrong: Incorrect: Latency-based routing routes traffic based on the lowest network latency, not geographic location.
- E
Geolocation routing
Correct: Geolocation routing routes traffic based strictly on the geographic location of users.
Question 901 of 1,546
Three Route53 Routing Policies for Geographic Traffic Distribution
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. A key principle to apply: geoproximity routing. 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 Route 53 as its DNS service. The SysOps team needs to route traffic to multiple resources based on the geographic location of the users. Which THREE routing policies can achieve this? (Select THREE.)
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
✓
Geoproximity routing
The question asks for three routing policies that route traffic based on geographic location. However, only Geoproximity routing (Option A) and Geolocation routing (Option E) are truly based on user geography. Geoproximity routing considers both location and optional bias, while Geolocation routing uses strict geographic boundaries. Latency-based routing (Option D) routes based on network latency, not geography, even if latency often correlates with distance. Simple routing (Option B) and Failover routing (Option C) do not use geographic information at all. Therefore, only two policies meet the requirement; there is no third correct option among the choices.
Key principle: Geoproximity routing
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Geoproximity routing
Why this is correct
Correct: Geoproximity routing routes traffic based on user and resource location, with an optional bias for traffic shifting.
Related concept
Geoproximity routing
- ✗
Simple routing
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Simple routing routes all traffic to a single resource, not based on geographic location.
- ✗
Failover routing
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Failover routing is used for primary/standby redundancy, not geographic-based distribution.
- ✗
Latency-based routing
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Latency-based routing routes traffic based on the lowest network latency, not geographic location.
- ✓
Geolocation routing
Why this is correct
Correct: Geolocation routing routes traffic based strictly on the geographic location of users.
Related concept
Geoproximity routing
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The question asks for three geographic routing policies, but only Geoproximity routing and Geolocation routing are truly based on geographic location. Candidates may be misled into thinking there is a third correct option, such as latency-based routing, but latency-based routing uses network latency, not geography. This mismatch can cause confusion.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Geoproximity routing uses Route 53's traffic flow feature, which relies on a combination of AWS Region coordinates and a bias value (ranging from -99 to 99) to influence routing decisions. Under the hood, Route 53 evaluates the user's approximate location via DNS resolver IP geolocation data and applies the bias to shift traffic toward or away from a resource, enabling granular control for scenarios like regional load balancing or testing new deployments.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Geoproximity routing
- Geolocation routing
- Latency-based routing
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
Geoproximity routing
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What does this SOA-C02 question test?
Networking and Content Delivery — This question tests Networking and Content Delivery — Geoproximity routing.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Geoproximity routing — The question asks for three routing policies that route traffic based on geographic location. However, only Geoproximity routing (Option A) and Geolocation routing (Option E) are truly based on user geography. Geoproximity routing considers both location and optional bias, while Geolocation routing uses strict geographic boundaries. Latency-based routing (Option D) routes based on network latency, not geography, even if latency often correlates with distance. Simple routing (Option B) and Failover routing (Option C) do not use geographic information at all. Therefore, only two policies meet the requirement; there is no third correct option among the choices.
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Geoproximity routing
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Variation 1. A company is using Amazon Route 53 for DNS and wants to route traffic to multiple endpoints based on the geographic location of the user. Which routing policy should the SysOps Administrator use?
hard- ✓ A.Geolocation routing
- B.Weighted routing
- C.Failover routing
- D.Latency routing
Why A: Geolocation routing (Option A) is correct because it allows Route 53 to route traffic based on the geographic location of the DNS query's source IP address. This is ideal for scenarios where you need to direct users to specific endpoints based on their country, continent, or even US state, such as complying with data sovereignty laws or delivering localized content.
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