SAP-C02 Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions Practice Question
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. A solutions architect runs the AWS CLI command to check the state of an EC2 instance. The output shows the instance is running. However, the application team reports that the instance is unreachable over SSH. What is the MOST likely cause?
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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A security group rule blocks inbound SSH traffic
The instance state is 'running', so it is not stopped or terminated. The most likely cause for being unreachable over SSH is that a security group rule blocks inbound SSH traffic (port 22). Option B is correct. Option A is wrong because the query is for the correct instance. Option C is wrong because the instance is running. Option D is wrong because EBS optimization does not affect network connectivity.
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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The CLI command is querying the wrong instance
Why it's wrong here
The query is for the first reservation and instance.
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A security group rule blocks inbound SSH traffic
Why this is correct
Security groups control inbound traffic.
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The instance is in a 'stopped' state
Why it's wrong here
The state is 'running'.
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The instance does not have EBS optimization enabled
Why it's wrong here
EBS optimization does not affect SSH.
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