- A
Configure an S3 event notification for 's3:ObjectRemoved:*' events to trigger an AWS Lambda function that sends an email.
Why wrong: This works for object deletion but does not cover all delete scenarios like version deletion.
- B
Enable CloudTrail data events for the S3 bucket, create a CloudWatch Events rule for 'DeleteObject' API calls, and send notifications via SNS.
This setup captures all delete operations and sends real-time alerts.
- C
Use AWS Config to monitor S3 bucket resources and trigger an SNS notification on configuration changes.
Why wrong: AWS Config tracks bucket-level configuration, not object-level operations.
- D
Enable S3 server access logs and use Amazon Athena to query for delete events, then send notifications.
Why wrong: This is reactive and not real-time; it requires querying logs.
Quick Answer
The correct solution is to enable CloudTrail data events for the S3 bucket, create a CloudWatch Events rule for DeleteObject API calls, and send notifications via SNS. This works because CloudTrail data events capture object-level operations like deletions, which management events do not, and CloudWatch Events can filter specifically for the DeleteObject action to trigger an SNS notification in real time. On the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the distinction between CloudTrail management and data events, and how to integrate them with CloudWatch for automated responses—a common trap is mistakenly enabling only management events, which miss object-level actions. Remember the mnemonic “CDS” for CloudTrail, CloudWatch, SNS—the three services that chain together to notify on S3 object deletion without custom code.
SOA-C02 Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation Practice Question
This SOA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of monitoring, logging, and remediation. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 Amazon S3 bucket that stores critical data. The security team wants to be notified whenever an object in the bucket is deleted. Which solution should the SysOps administrator implement?
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
Enable CloudTrail data events for the S3 bucket, create a CloudWatch Events rule for 'DeleteObject' API calls, and send notifications via SNS.
Option B is correct because it uses CloudTrail data events to capture 'DeleteObject' API calls specifically for the S3 bucket, then routes those events via CloudWatch Events to an SNS topic for notification. This provides a reliable, real-time notification mechanism for object deletions without requiring custom code or post-hoc analysis.
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.
- ✗
Configure an S3 event notification for 's3:ObjectRemoved:*' events to trigger an AWS Lambda function that sends an email.
Why it's wrong here
This works for object deletion but does not cover all delete scenarios like version deletion.
- ✓
Enable CloudTrail data events for the S3 bucket, create a CloudWatch Events rule for 'DeleteObject' API calls, and send notifications via SNS.
Why this is correct
This setup captures all delete operations and sends real-time alerts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Use AWS Config to monitor S3 bucket resources and trigger an SNS notification on configuration changes.
Why it's wrong here
AWS Config tracks bucket-level configuration, not object-level operations.
- ✗
Enable S3 server access logs and use Amazon Athena to query for delete events, then send notifications.
Why it's wrong here
This is reactive and not real-time; it requires querying logs.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume S3 event notifications are sufficient for all object operations, but they do not capture all delete scenarios (e.g., versioned object deletions) and lack the integration flexibility of CloudTrail with CloudWatch Events for centralized monitoring and alerting.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
This works for object deletion but does not cover all delete scenarios like version deletion.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
CloudTrail data events for S3 capture all object-level API calls (e.g., DeleteObject, PutObject) at the bucket or object level, and these events are delivered to CloudWatch Events in near real-time (typically within 15 minutes). CloudWatch Events rules can then match specific API calls and invoke SNS topics, Lambda functions, or other targets, enabling automated remediation or alerting. This approach also supports advanced filtering, such as matching only delete calls from specific IAM users or source IP addresses.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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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: Enable CloudTrail data events for the S3 bucket, create a CloudWatch Events rule for 'DeleteObject' API calls, and send notifications via SNS. — Option B is correct because it uses CloudTrail data events to capture 'DeleteObject' API calls specifically for the S3 bucket, then routes those events via CloudWatch Events to an SNS topic for notification. This provides a reliable, real-time notification mechanism for object deletions without requiring custom code or post-hoc analysis.
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