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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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