Correct Answer: All inbound traffic is denied
By default, all newly created AWS Security Groups contain a rule that permits all outbound traffic, but deny all inbound traffic until you explicitly add permissions....
Correct Answer
All inbound traffic is denied
Why This Answer Is Correct
By default, all newly created AWS Security Groups contain a rule that permits all outbound traffic, but deny all inbound traffic until you explicitly add permissions.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Security Groups — 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.
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