[Solved] What does an outbound rule in an AWS security group control? — Ans: The traffic leaving instances associated with the security group | AWS

AWS - Security Groups and Network ACLs

What does an outbound rule in an AWS security group control?

AThe traffic leaving instances associated with the security group

BThe traffic entering instances associated with the security group

CThe traffic between AWS regions

DThe traffic inside the AWS management console

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand outbound rule purpose
Outbound rules define what traffic can leave the instances linked to the security group.
Step 2: Differentiate inbound vs outbound
Inbound rules control incoming traffic; outbound rules control outgoing traffic.
Final Answer:
The traffic leaving instances associated with the security group -> Option A
Quick Check:
Outbound rule = traffic leaving instances [OK]

Quick Trick: Outbound rules control outgoing traffic from instances [OK]

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