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MLA-C01 Practice Question: A company requires that all SageMaker notebook…
A company requires that all SageMaker notebook instances be created within a private VPC without internet access. Which configuration step is mandatory?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume SageMaker Studio notebooks are automatically private, but they also require explicit VPC configuration to restrict internet access, and the question specifically asks about notebook instances, not Studio.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure VPC settings when creating the notebook instance, choosing a private subnet.
When creating a SageMaker notebook instance, you must explicitly configure the VPC settings and select a private subnet to ensure the instance is launched within a private VPC without internet access. This is mandatory because SageMaker notebook instances, by default, are created with internet access enabled unless you specify a VPC with no direct internet access. Selecting a private subnet ensures the instance uses only VPC endpoints or NAT gateways for outbound traffic, meeting the no-internet requirement.
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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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Use a SageMaker Studio notebook instead.
Why it's wrong here
SageMaker Studio also requires VPC configuration; it is not a mandatory step for reducing internet access.
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Configure VPC settings when creating the notebook instance, choosing a private subnet.
Why this is correct
Selecting a private subnet ensures the notebook instance is launched in the VPC without a public IP, fulfilling the requirement.
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Enable SageMaker direct internet access.
Why it's wrong here
Direct internet access would allow internet traffic, which is not desired for a private VPC without internet access.
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Assign a public IP to the notebook instance.
Why it's wrong here
Assigning a public IP would give the instance internet access, contradicting the requirement.
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