Match each AWS networking concept to its definition.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Connect two VPCs using private IP addresses
Allow private instances to access the internet
Enable communication between VPC and the internet
Stateless firewall for controlling traffic at subnet level
Stateful firewall for controlling traffic at instance level
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
VPC: A virtual network dedicated to your AWS account.
A VPC is a logically isolated virtual network. Subnets are subdivisions of the VPC. An Internet Gateway provides internet access to public subnets, while a NAT Gateway provides outbound internet access to private subnets. Security Groups control instance-level traffic.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
VPC: A virtual network dedicated to your AWS account.
Why this is correct
A VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) is a logically isolated section of AWS where you can launch resources.
Subnet: A segment of a VPC's IP address range.
Why this is correct
Subnets allow you to partition your VPC into smaller networks, typically for public or private use.
Internet Gateway: A horizontally scaled, redundant, and highly available VPC component that allows communication between your VPC and the internet.
Why this is correct
An Internet Gateway enables resources in a VPC to connect to the internet and receive inbound traffic.
Security Group: A virtual firewall that controls inbound and outbound traffic for one or more instances.
Why this is correct
Security Groups act at the instance level, allowing you to specify allowed traffic rules.
VPC: A service that provides a dedicated physical network for your account.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — VPC is a virtual network, not a physical one. This describes a hypothetical dedicated physical network.
Internet Gateway: Allows instances in a private subnet to access the internet.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes a NAT Gateway, not an Internet Gateway. Internet Gateway is used for public subnets.
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