[Solved] If a route table has the following routes:- 10.0.0.0/16 -> local- 0.0.0.0/0 -> nat-456defWhat happens when an instance in subnet 10.0.2.0/24 tries to access the internet? | AWS

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If a route table has the following routes:
- 10.0.0.0/16 -> local
- 0.0.0.0/0 -> nat-456def
What happens when an instance in subnet 10.0.2.0/24 tries to access the internet?

ATraffic is blocked due to missing route

BTraffic goes through the NAT Gateway nat-456def

CTraffic goes directly to the Internet Gateway

DTraffic is routed to another VPC

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify default route target
0.0.0.0/0 route points to NAT Gateway nat-456def.
Step 2: Understand NAT Gateway role
NAT Gateway allows instances in private subnets to access internet via NAT.
Final Answer:
Traffic goes through the NAT Gateway nat-456def -> Option B
Quick Check:
Default route to NAT Gateway enables internet access [OK]

Quick Trick: Default route to NAT Gateway enables private subnet internet access [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming direct internet access without IGW
Confusing NAT Gateway with Internet Gateway
Thinking traffic is blocked without IGW route

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