Correct Answer: They are stateful: if an inbound request is allowed, the response is automatically allowed
Security groups are stateful, meaning they track the state of traffic and automatically allow returning traffic for an approved request....
Correct Answer
They are stateful: if an inbound request is allowed, the response is automatically allowed
Why This Answer Is Correct
Security groups are stateful, meaning they track the state of traffic and automatically allow returning traffic for an approved request.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Security Groups — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). 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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