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ANS-C01 Network Security, Compliance and Governance Practice Question

Order the steps to troubleshoot an AWS Direct Connect virtual interface that is in the 'down' state:

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Check connection status, then verify virtual interface configuration, then check on-premises BGP, then test connectivity, then escalate if unresolved.

Start with the connection status, then verify virtual interface configuration, check on-premises BGP, test connectivity, and escalate if unresolved.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Check connection status, then verify virtual interface configuration, then check on-premises BGP, then test connectivity, then escalate if unresolved.

    Why this is correct

    This is the correct order because you must first confirm the physical and logical connection status, then ensure the virtual interface is correctly configured, check BGP peering on-premises, perform end-to-end connectivity tests, and escalate if the issue persists.

  • Check connection status, then check on-premises BGP, then verify virtual interface configuration, then test connectivity, then escalate if unresolved.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is incorrect because BGP should be checked after verifying the virtual interface configuration. The virtual interface must be properly configured before BGP peering can be established.

  • Check connection status, then test connectivity, then verify virtual interface configuration, then check on-premises BGP, then escalate if unresolved.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is incorrect because testing connectivity too early can lead to misleading results. You must first ensure the virtual interface is configured correctly and BGP is established before testing end-to-end connectivity.

  • Verify virtual interface configuration, then check connection status, then check on-premises BGP, then test connectivity, then escalate if unresolved.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is incorrect because you should start with the connection status to ensure the underlying physical link is up. Skipping this step may cause unnecessary troubleshooting of configuration issues when the problem is at the physical layer.

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