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Which EC2 instance state means the instance is powered off but can be restarted later?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
Which EC2 instance state means the instance is powered off but can be restarted later?
ARunning
BPending
CTerminated
DStopped
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand EC2 instance states

    Running means powered on, stopped means powered off but restartable, terminated means deleted.

  2. Step 2: Identify the state that allows restart

    Stopped instances can be restarted later, unlike terminated ones.

  3. Final Answer:

    Stopped -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Stopped = Powered off but restartable [OK]
Quick Trick: Stopped means off but restartable, terminated means deleted [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing stopped with terminated
  • Thinking running means off
  • Mixing pending with stopped

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