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CLF-C02 · Question #12

A company that uses AWS needs to transfer 2 TB of data. Which type of transfer of that data would result in no cost for the company?

The correct answer is A. Inbound data transfer from the internet. AWS typically offers free inbound data transfer from the internet to its services, while most other data transfer types incur charges.

Submitted by andreas_gr· Mar 6, 2026Communication and Network Security

Question

A company that uses AWS needs to transfer 2 TB of data. Which type of transfer of that data would result in no cost for the company?

Options

  • AInbound data transfer from the internet
  • BOutbound data transfer to the internet
  • CData transfer between AWS Regions
  • DData transfer between Availability Zones

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    86% (25)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

AWS typically offers free inbound data transfer from the internet to its services, while most other data transfer types incur charges.

AInbound data transfer from the internetCorrect

Inbound data transfer from the internet to AWS services, also known as data ingress, is generally free of charge across most AWS regions and services. This policy encourages customers to bring their data into the AWS Cloud without incurring upload costs.

BOutbound data transfer to the internet

Outbound data transfer from AWS to the internet (egress) is generally metered and charged based on the volume of data transferred.

CData transfer between AWS Regions

Data transfer between different AWS Regions across the AWS global network is typically charged, as it consumes AWS's inter-regional networking resources.

DData transfer between Availability Zones

Data transfer between Availability Zones within the same AWS Region is also typically charged, although often at a lower rate than inter-region transfers, because it crosses network boundaries.

Concept tested: AWS data transfer pricing model

Source: https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/on-demand/#Data_Transfer

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