If you terminate an EC2 instance, which of the following is true about its Elastic IP address (EIP) associated with it?

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AThe EIP is automatically released back to AWS

BThe EIP is disassociated but remains allocated to your account

CThe EIP remains attached to the terminated instance

DThe EIP is transferred to another running instance automatically

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall Elastic IP behavior on instance termination
EIPs are static and remain allocated to your account unless explicitly released.
Step 2: Understand what happens on termination
The EIP is disassociated from the terminated instance but stays allocated to your account.
Final Answer:
The EIP is disassociated but remains allocated to your account -> Option B
Quick Check:
EIP disassociates but stays allocated on termination [OK]

Quick Trick: EIP stays allocated unless you release it manually [OK]

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