- A
Launch a NAT instance in a public subnet and assign an Elastic IP. Configure the private subnet route table to point to the NAT instance.
Correct. A NAT instance with an Elastic IP provides a single IP for outbound traffic. It can be placed in a public subnet and configured as a route target for the private subnet, allowing instances to initiate outbound connections to the internet.
- B
Create an internet gateway and attach it to the private subnet, then configure the route table.
Why wrong: Incorrect. An internet gateway is attached to the VPC, not to a subnet. A private subnet cannot have a direct route to an internet gateway; routes to the internet gateway are only used for public subnets.
- C
Create a VPC endpoint for Amazon S3 and route software update traffic through that endpoint.
Why wrong: Incorrect. A VPC endpoint for Amazon S3 provides private connectivity to S3 only. Software updates often come from external repositories (e.g., yum, apt) that are not on S3, so this does not meet the general internet access requirement.
- D
Create a NAT gateway in each Availability Zone and assign the same Elastic IP to both.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Each NAT gateway requires a unique Elastic IP; you cannot assign the same Elastic IP to multiple NAT gateways. Therefore, this configuration is not supported.
Single Elastic IP for Outbound Traffic — NAT Gateway IP Assignment
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network security, compliance and governance. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: nAT instance. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company has a VPC with a public subnet and a private subnet. An EC2 instance in the private subnet needs to initiate outbound connections to the internet for software updates. The company wants to ensure that all outbound traffic goes through a single, highly available IP address for whitelisting purposes. Which solution should be used?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
Launch a NAT instance in a public subnet and assign an Elastic IP. Configure the private subnet route table to point to the NAT instance.
A NAT instance in a public subnet with an Elastic IP provides a single, stable IP address for outbound traffic from the private subnet. By configuring the private subnet route table to point to the NAT instance, all outbound internet traffic goes through that instance. While not inherently highly available across Availability Zones, the solution meets the core requirement of a single IP for whitelisting and can be made more resilient using Auto Scaling and instance recovery.
Key principle: NAT instance
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Launch a NAT instance in a public subnet and assign an Elastic IP. Configure the private subnet route table to point to the NAT instance.
- ✗
Create an internet gateway and attach it to the private subnet, then configure the route table.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. An internet gateway is attached to the VPC, not to a subnet. A private subnet cannot have a direct route to an internet gateway; routes to the internet gateway are only used for public subnets.
- ✗
Create a VPC endpoint for Amazon S3 and route software update traffic through that endpoint.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A VPC endpoint for Amazon S3 provides private connectivity to S3 only. Software updates often come from external repositories (e.g., yum, apt) that are not on S3, so this does not meet the general internet access requirement.
- ✗
Create a NAT gateway in each Availability Zone and assign the same Elastic IP to both.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The question asks for a 'single, highly available IP address' for whitelisting. While NAT gateways offer high availability, they do not support sharing the same Elastic IP across multiple gateways. A NAT instance, though not fully highly available by default, can still serve as a single IP solution and may be improved with Auto Scaling.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- NAT instance
- Elastic IP
- Private subnet route table
- High availability
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
NAT instance
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How this comes up in practice
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What does this ANS-C01 question test?
Network Security, Compliance and Governance — This question tests Network Security, Compliance and Governance — NAT instance.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Launch a NAT instance in a public subnet and assign an Elastic IP. Configure the private subnet route table to point to the NAT instance. — A NAT instance in a public subnet with an Elastic IP provides a single, stable IP address for outbound traffic from the private subnet. By configuring the private subnet route table to point to the NAT instance, all outbound internet traffic goes through that instance. While not inherently highly available across Availability Zones, the solution meets the core requirement of a single IP for whitelisting and can be made more resilient using Auto Scaling and instance recovery.
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