Exam ANS-C00 topic 1 question 279 discussion

The first step to start the Dx is to request the connection.

D is correct to initiate the request, but BGP is not configured there. BGP is configured when you create a virtual interface. Re-read the question

Seems to be C https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getting_started.html#createvirtualinterface "A public or private Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Autonomous System Number (ASN) for your side of the BGP session. If you are using a public ASN, you must own it. If you are using a private ASN, you can set a custom ASN value"

C it should be

The configuration of BGP is executed during Step 4: Create a virtual interface. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getting_started.html#createvirtualinterface

D is correct.

When create a new virtual interface, a connection need to be in place because it a required as one of the key parameters.

D: As also stated in the documentation link provided with the wrong answer (C): Before you begin, ensure that you have the following information: The AWS Direct Connect connection or link aggregation group (LAG) for which you are creating the virtual interface.

I would say D, whatever resiliency you chose you always create the connection and get the LoA before creating the VIF : https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/maximum_resiliency.html

C. Create a Virtual Interface

Ans: C