CLO-002 Cloud Concepts Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a connectivity issue where an application in a private subnet cannot reach the internet to download updates. Which component is missing?
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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NAT Gateway
A NAT Gateway is required to allow outbound traffic from private subnets to the internet.
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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Internet Gateway
Why it's wrong here
IGW is only for public subnets.
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NAT Gateway
Why this is correct
NAT allows private instances to access the internet.
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VPC Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
VPC endpoints connect to cloud services, not the internet.
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Route Table
Why it's wrong here
The route table needs a target, but the NAT GW is the missing component.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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