Correct Answer: They act as a virtual firewall for your VM instances to control inbound (ingress) and outbound (egress) traffic
Firewall rules are applied at the instance level but managed centrally as part of the VPC network....
Correct Answer
They act as a virtual firewall for your VM instances to control inbound (ingress) and outbound (egress) traffic
Why This Answer Is Correct
Firewall rules are applied at the instance level but managed centrally as part of the VPC network.
This question evaluates your knowledge of VPC Firewall Rules — a core concept tested in Cloud Digital Leader. Understanding VPC Firewall Rules is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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