Design cost-optimized storage solutions.
35 practice questions under this official exam objective (SAA-C03), each with the answer key, an option-by-option explanation and instant feedback.
Questions under this objective
35 total · page 1 of 2Extending SMB Storage with S3 File Gateway Lifecycle
This SAA-C03 scenario asks how to extend an on-premises SMB file server's capacity while keeping recently accessed files fast and adding lifecycle man
Which S3 Storage Solution Meets Call Transcript Retrieval Requirements?
This question tests cost-effective Amazon S3 storage tiering for call transcripts that need fast random retrieval for one year and infrequent access a
Most Cost-Effective 7-Year Retention for EBS Snapshots?
This scenario tests the most cost-effective way to retain monthly EBS snapshots for 7 years with minimal administrative effort. The analysis shows tha
Optimizing S3 Storage for Streaming Demand | SAA-C03
This question evaluates cost-optimized storage design by balancing retrieval speed against access frequency. The correct solution leverages S3 Standar
Most Cost-Effective DynamoDB Capacity Mode for Predictable Workloads
For a constant, predictable DynamoDB workload, provisioned mode with specified read and write capacity units is the most cost-effective option. This q
Cost-Optimized S3 Lifecycle for Small Files Migration
This question addresses the cost-effective migration of millions of small (10 KB) files to Amazon S3 using DataSync and lifecycle policies, highlighti
S3 Lifecycle Policy for Cost-Optimized Storage
This question tests selecting the most cost-effective Amazon S3 storage class based on access patterns and retention policies. It establishes that S3
Minimizing Cost for Automated S3 Key Rotation
AWS managed KMS keys provide automatic annual rotation and CloudTrail logging without monthly fees, making them the most cost-effective solution compa
How to Minimize S3 Data Transfer Costs for a Cross-Region Marketing Firm?
Amazon S3 Requester Pays shifts request and data transfer charges to the account that accesses the bucket, so the survey company can avoid paying cros
AWS Storage Gateway Cached vs Stored Volumes
This question addresses AWS Storage Gateway configuration for on-premises data centers running out of local storage capacity while needing to minimize
Cost-Optimized Batch Processing and Data Lifecycle in AWS
This question evaluates the selection of cost-optimized EC2 instance types and S3 storage classes for a batch processing workload with specific availa
Cost-Optimized Storage for AI Image Workloads
This question evaluates the cost-effective storage of user-uploaded and generated images with varying access patterns, establishing S3 One Zone-IA as
Cost-Optimized Static Website Hosting with S3 and CloudFront
Host static website content on Amazon S3 and use Amazon CloudFront to minimize costs while handling increasing traffic, avoiding expensive compute or
Optimize Storage Costs with S3 Intelligent-Tiering
This question evaluates the ability to design cost-optimized storage solutions by migrating from EFS to Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering for infrequent a
Minimizing S3 Data Transfer Costs with Requester Pays
This question addresses how to minimize data transfer costs for a bucket owner when sharing data across regions using AWS S3. It establishes that enab
Migrating On-Premises NFS to AWS Cost-Effectively
This question addresses the most cost-effective method for migrating on-premises NFS storage to AWS. It establishes that AWS Storage Gateway File Gate
Migrating 80 Offices' 1 PB Data to S3 Within 4 Weeks?
A data analytics company needs to move 1 PB from each of 80 globally distributed offices into Amazon S3 within four weeks. The most cost-effective ans
Migrating SMB File Storage to AWS with Least Overhead
This page explains how to migrate large volumes of unstructured SMB data to AWS using AWS DataSync and Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, ensuring pr
Reduce EC2 Data Transfer Costs in Batch Processing
To minimize data transfer costs for batch processing between EC2 instances and S3, place all instances in the same Availability Zone to eliminate cros
Rightsize Amazon RDS MySQL Read Replica and Primary
Determine the optimal instance sizing for an Amazon RDS MySQL read replica and primary database to balance cost savings with performance needs. This a