Correct Answer: Stateless (you must explicitly allow both inbound and outbound traffic)
Unlike security groups, NACLs do not remember connection states, so you must define rules for both directions....
Correct Answer
Stateless (you must explicitly allow both inbound and outbound traffic)
Why This Answer Is Correct
Unlike security groups, NACLs do not remember connection states, so you must define rules for both directions.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Network ACLs — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Understanding Network ACLs 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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