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5. What happens to a default AWS Public IP when an instance is stopped and started?

The public IP is released back to the Amazon IP pool and a new, different public IPv4 address is assigned upon restart.

1. What defines a "Public Subnet" in an AWS VPC?

An AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) public subnet is defined by a route table that includes a direct route to an Internet Gateway (IGW).

2. Can resources in a Private Subnet initiate outbound connections to the internet directly?

No, resources in a private subnet cannot initiate direct outbound connections to the internet because they lack a direct route to an Internet Gateway.

3. What traffic restriction applies to a Private Subnet's route table?

A private subnet route table in AWS restricts direct inbound traffic from the public internet by omitting a route to an Internet Gateway (IGW).