SAP-C02 Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions Practice Question
Network Topology
A Solutions Architect runs the above AWS CLI command and gets the output shown. The instance is 'running' but the application is not accessible. What should the Solutions Architect check next?
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
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Check the security group rules for the instance.
The instance is running but the application is inaccessible, which often indicates that security group rules are not allowing the required inbound traffic. Option A is wrong because the instance is reported as 'running', so it is not terminated. Option B is wrong because the command output successfully returns instance details, meaning the instance ID is correct. Option C is wrong because status checks relate to the health of the instance OS and system, not network access.
Answer analysis
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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Check if the instance is terminated.
Why it's wrong here
The instance is running.
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Check if the instance ID is correct.
Why it's wrong here
The instance ID is correct as per the command.
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Check the instance status checks.
Why it's wrong here
Status checks show system health, not network access.
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Check the security group rules for the instance.
Why this is correct
Security groups act as a virtual firewall.
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