Are AWS Security Groups 'Stateful' or 'Stateless'?

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Correct Answer: Stateful (if you allow an inbound request, the response is automatically allowed)

The 'state' of the connection is remembered, so return traffic is allowed regardless of outbound rules....

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Are AWS Security Groups 'Stateful' or 'Stateless'?

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Correct Answer

Stateful (if you allow an inbound request, the response is automatically allowed)

Why This Answer Is Correct

The 'state' of the connection is remembered, so return traffic is allowed regardless of outbound rules.

๐Ÿ“š What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Security Groups โ€” a core concept tested in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Understanding Security Groups 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.