[Solved] A route table has these routes:- 10.0.0.0/16 -> local- 0.0.0.0/0 -> igw-abc123If an instance in subnet 10.0.2.0/24 sends traffic to 54.239.28.85, where will the traffic be routed? | AWS

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A route table has these routes:
- 10.0.0.0/16 -> local
- 0.0.0.0/0 -> igw-abc123
If an instance in subnet 10.0.2.0/24 sends traffic to 54.239.28.85, where will the traffic be routed?

ADropped due to no matching route

BTo the local subnet only

CTo the Internet Gateway igw-abc123

DTo a NAT Gateway

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the destination IP
54.239.28.85 is a public internet IP, not in 10.0.0.0/16.
Step 2: Check route table entries
Traffic to 0.0.0.0/0 goes to igw-abc123 (Internet Gateway).
Final Answer:
To the Internet Gateway igw-abc123 -> Option C
Quick Check:
Public IP traffic uses 0.0.0.0/0 route [OK]

Quick Trick: Public IPs route via Internet Gateway [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming local route covers internet IPs
Confusing NAT Gateway with Internet Gateway

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