Quick Answer
The answer is the destination IP address, along with the source IP address, protocol number, and packet/byte counts. VPC Flow Logs capture metadata from network interfaces at layer 3 and layer 4 of the OSI model, recording the five-tuple of source and destination IPs, ports, and the protocol number, as well as the total number of packets and bytes transferred during the flow window. On the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between network-layer metadata and application-layer data; a common trap is assuming Flow Logs include DNS query names or HTTP status codes, which they do not because they operate below the application layer. To remember, think of Flow Logs as a raw network packet summary—they capture the “who, what protocol, and how much,” but never the “what content.” A useful mnemonic is “IP, Proto, Packets” for the three core fields.
This SOA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of networking and content delivery. 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. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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 SysOps Administrator is configuring VPC Flow Logs to monitor network traffic. Which THREE pieces of information are included in VPC Flow Log records?
HTTP status code
Why wrong: VPC Flow Logs operate at Layer 3/4 and do not include Layer 7 details like HTTP status codes.
Protocol number
The protocol number (e.g., 6 for TCP, 17 for UDP) is recorded.
Source IP address
The source IP address is recorded.
DNS query name
Why wrong: VPC Flow Logs do not capture DNS query names.
Destination IP address
The destination IP address is recorded.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Protocol number
Options A, B, and D are correct. VPC Flow Logs capture source and destination IPs, protocol number, and packet/byte counts. Option C is wrong because VPC Flow Logs do not include the DNS query name. Option E is wrong because they do not include the HTTP status code.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
HTTP status code
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs operate at Layer 3/4 and do not include Layer 7 details like HTTP status codes.
Protocol number
Source IP address
Why this is correct
The source IP address is recorded.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
DNS query name
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs do not capture DNS query names.
Destination IP address
Why this is correct
The destination IP address is recorded.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
What to study next
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SOA-C02 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
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Networking and Content Delivery — This question tests Networking and Content Delivery — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
The correct answer is: Protocol number — Options A, B, and D are correct. VPC Flow Logs capture source and destination IPs, protocol number, and packet/byte counts. Option C is wrong because VPC Flow Logs do not include the DNS query name. Option E is wrong because they do not include the HTTP status code.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SOA-C02 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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