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A user reports that CloudFront is serving stale content. What is a likely cause?

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AWS - Cloud Computing Fundamentals
A user reports that CloudFront is serving stale content. What is a likely cause?
AEdge locations are not enabled
BThe origin server is down
CThe cache TTL is set too high
DThe distribution is disabled
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand stale content cause

    If TTL is too high, cached content stays longer than desired, causing staleness.
  2. Step 2: Exclude other causes

    Origin down causes errors, not stale content; edge locations are always enabled; disabled distribution stops serving.
  3. Final Answer:

    The cache TTL is set too high -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    High TTL causes stale cache [OK]
Quick Trick: High TTL keeps old content longer [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming origin down causes stale content
  • Thinking edge locations can be disabled
  • Confusing distribution status with caching

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