Which ALB listener rule type allows you to return a custom error page (e.g., 404) directly from the load balancer without forwarding the request to the target?

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Correct Answer: Fixed Response

The 'Fixed Response' rule returns a custom HTTP status code and body message directly from the ALB....

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Which ALB listener rule type allows you to return a custom error page (e.g., 404) directly from the load balancer without forwarding the request to the target?

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Correct Answer

Fixed Response

Why This Answer Is Correct

The 'Fixed Response' rule returns a custom HTTP status code and body message directly from the ALB.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Application Load Balancer — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding Application Load Balancer 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.