CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
A company is designing a hybrid cloud architecture connecting their on-premises data center to AWS. Which TWO options provide dedicated, private network connectivity? (Select TWO.)
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
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Site-to-Site VPN
AWS Direct Connect provides dedicated private connection, and VPN over the internet can also be private if encrypted, but it's not dedicated. Site-to-Site VPN is a valid private connectivity option. Internet gateway is public, VPC peering is between VPCs, not on-premises.
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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Internet gateway
Why it's wrong here
Internet gateway is for public internet access.
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VPC peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC peering connects VPCs within AWS, not on-premises.
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NAT gateway
Why it's wrong here
NAT gateway enables outbound internet from private subnets.
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Site-to-Site VPN
Why this is correct
VPN creates a private encrypted tunnel over the internet.
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AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
Direct Connect is a dedicated private network connection.
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