CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A cloud security team is designing network security for a multi-VPC architecture in AWS. Which TWO of the following are valid considerations for VPC peering?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VPC peering is a one-to-one relationship
VPC peering is a direct, non-transitive connection between two VPCs, and transitive routing is not supported without additional components.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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VPC peering can be used to connect on-premises networks
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; on-premises connection requires VPN or Direct Connect.
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VPC peering requires an internet gateway for communication
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; peering is private and does not use internet.
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VPC peering is a one-to-one relationship
Why this is correct
Correct; each peering connection is between exactly two VPCs.
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VPC peering supports transitive routing across multiple VPCs
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; VPC peering is non-transitive.
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VPC peering allows private IP connectivity between VPCs
Why this is correct
Correct; VPC peering enables direct routing using private IPs.
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