PCNE Implementing a Virtual Private Cloud Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are benefits of using VPC Flow Logs?
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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Compliance and audit requirements.
VPC Flow Logs capture network traffic metadata, which can be used for compliance auditing (A), troubleshooting connectivity issues (B), and analyzing traffic patterns to detect DDoS attacks (C). Option D is incorrect because flow logs do not reduce latency; they only log data. Option E is incorrect because flow logs are not real-time; there is a delay in log delivery.
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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Compliance and audit requirements.
Why this is correct
Flow logs provide records of network traffic for compliance.
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Troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Why this is correct
Flow logs help identify dropped packets and connectivity problems.
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Detecting DDoS attacks.
Why this is correct
Flow logs can show anomalous traffic patterns indicative of DDoS.
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Reducing network latency.
Why it's wrong here
Flow logs do not affect network performance.
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Real-time network monitoring.
Why it's wrong here
Flow logs are aggregated and have a delay, not real-time.
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