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You stopped an EC2 instance but notice the instance state remains 'running'. What could be the issue?

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AWS - EC2 Fundamentals
You stopped an EC2 instance but notice the instance state remains 'running'. What could be the issue?
AThe instance is rebooting, not stopping
BThe instance is in a terminated state
CThe instance has no attached EBS volume
DThe stop command was not executed properly
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand expected state change on stop

    Stopping an instance changes state from running to stopping, then stopped.

  2. Step 2: Analyze why state remains running

    If state stays running, likely the stop command was not executed or failed.

  3. Final Answer:

    The stop command was not executed properly -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Stop command failure keeps instance running [OK]
Quick Trick: If state stays running, check if stop command succeeded [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming terminated means running
  • Confusing reboot with stop
  • Thinking EBS volume affects stopping

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