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What is the primary purpose of AWS Lambda?

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To run code in response to events without provisioning or managing servers.

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True or False: AWS EC2 instances can only run Linux operating systems.

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False

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What does EC2 stand for?

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Elastic Compute Cloud

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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a serverless compute service that lets you run code without provisioning servers.

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Lambda

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Which AWS service is best for batch processing workloads?

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AWS Batch

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What is the function of Auto Scaling in AWS?

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To automatically adjust the number of EC2 instances in response to demand.

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True or False: AWS Fargate allows you to run containers without managing the underlying servers.

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True

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What is the purpose of Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS)?

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To manage and deploy Docker containers at scale.

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Which service would you use for running a long-running application in the cloud?

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Amazon EC2

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What is the main benefit of using AWS Lambda for compute tasks?

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Cost efficiency, since you only pay for the compute time you consume.

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True or False: AWS Elastic Beanstalk is a platform as a service (PaaS) for deploying applications.

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True

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What is the maximum execution time for an AWS Lambda function?

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15 minutes

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Which AWS service is designed for serverless application development?

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AWS Lambda

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What is the difference between EC2 and Lambda?

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EC2 provides virtual servers, while Lambda is serverless and event-driven.

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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a fully managed service that makes it easy to run containerized applications.

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ECS

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What does the term ‘serverless’ mean in the context of AWS?

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It refers to services that automatically manage the server infrastructure for the user.

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Which AWS service provides a managed environment for deploying web applications?

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AWS Elastic Beanstalk

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True or False: Amazon Lightsail is designed for complex applications and microservices.

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False

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What is the role of an AWS CloudFormation template?

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To define the infrastructure as code for AWS resources.

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What is the AWS service that allows you to run a serverless application without provisioning any servers?

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AWS Lambda

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Which service should you use for running and managing Docker containers on AWS?

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Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS

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What is the purpose of the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)?

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To manage AWS services using commands in your command-line shell.

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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a service that automatically scales your EC2 instances based on demand.

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Auto Scaling

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What are the two deployment options for AWS Lambda?

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Using the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI.

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True or False: AWS Step Functions is used to coordinate multiple AWS services into serverless workflows.
True
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What is a key benefit of using AWS Fargate?
You do not need to manage the underlying server infrastructure.
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Which AWS service allows you to create a virtual private cloud (VPC) for your applications?
Amazon VPC
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What is the default timeout for AWS Lambda functions?
3 seconds
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ provides a way to run code in response to events from other AWS services.
Lambda
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What is an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)?
A template that contains a software configuration for an EC2 instance.
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True or False: You can use AWS Lambda to process data from Amazon S3.
True
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What service would you use for real-time data processing in AWS?
AWS Lambda or Amazon Kinesis
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What does the term 'instance type' refer to in AWS EC2?
The size and configuration of an EC2 instance, including CPU and memory.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a managed service for running Kubernetes on AWS.
EKS
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What is the purpose of Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)?
To automatically distribute incoming application traffic across multiple targets.
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True or False: You can use AWS Batch to run batch jobs without managing the underlying hardware.
True
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What is the primary function of AWS CloudTrail?
To log and monitor API calls made on your AWS account.
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Which AWS service can be used to run serverless applications that require a web interface?
AWS Amplify
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What is the maximum number of concurrent executions for a single AWS Lambda function?
1,000 by default
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ provides a way to run applications without having to manage the infrastructure.
Fargate
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What is the purpose of AWS CodeDeploy?
To automate code deployments to any instance, including EC2 instances.
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True or False: Amazon EC2 Spot Instances can be interrupted by AWS with little notice.
True
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What is the benefit of using EC2 Reserved Instances?
Cost savings compared to on-demand pricing.
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Which AWS service allows you to run applications in a fully managed environment with minimal configuration?
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ allows you to run event-driven serverless applications.
Lambda
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What are the two types of Amazon EC2 instances?
On-Demand Instances and Reserved Instances.
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True or False: AWS Lambda can be triggered by HTTP requests via API Gateway.
True
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What is the primary use case for Amazon EKS?
To run Kubernetes applications on AWS.
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What is an AWS Lambda Layer?
A way to manage common code and dependencies across multiple Lambda functions.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is used to run applications in Docker containers without managing servers.
Fargate
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What is the purpose of AWS Global Accelerator?
To improve the availability and performance of your applications with global users.
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True or False: AWS Elastic Beanstalk automatically handles the deployment, from capacity provisioning to load balancing.
True
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What is the role of AWS Secrets Manager?
To securely manage and retrieve secrets such as API keys and database credentials.
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What does the term 'scaling' refer to in the context of AWS compute services?
The ability to increase or decrease the resources allocated to applications based on demand.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ allows for the automation of application deployments using CI/CD pipelines.
CodePipeline
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What is the benefit of using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling?
To ensure application availability and to optimize costs.
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True or False: AWS Lambda can only be used for short-lived processes.
False
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What is the purpose of Amazon CloudWatch?
To monitor AWS resources and applications in real-time.
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What are the two types of load balancers in AWS?
Application Load Balancer (ALB) and Network Load Balancer (NLB).
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ enables you to run serverless applications in response to events.
Lambda
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What is the main function of AWS App Runner?
To build and run containerized web applications quickly.
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True or False: AWS Glue is primarily used for data integration and ETL processes.
True
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What is the primary advantage of using AWS ECS over EC2?
Simplified container management and orchestration.
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What is the purpose of AWS Resource Manager?
To manage and provision AWS resources using templates.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ can be used to run applications without managing servers or clusters.
Fargate
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What is the maximum number of Lambda functions you can have per account?
1,000
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True or False: AWS CloudFormation can be used to automate the deployment of AWS resources.
True
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What service would you use to create a highly available web application on AWS?
Amazon EC2 with Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing.
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What is the primary use case for AWS Step Functions?
To coordinate multiple AWS services into serverless workflows.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a compute service that allows you to build and run applications in containers.
ECS
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What does 'serverless' mean in AWS?
You do not need to provision or manage servers.
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What is the main purpose of Amazon RDS?
To provide a managed relational database service.
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True or False: AWS Lambda supports multiple programming languages.
True
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What is the purpose of AWS CodeBuild?
To compile source code, run tests, and produce software packages.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a managed service for building and deploying applications in containers.
ECS
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What is the AWS service that allows for continuous integration and delivery?
AWS CodePipeline
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True or False: AWS services can be integrated with each other to create complex workflows.
True
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What does the term 'microservices' refer to?
An architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ is a service for automating the deployment of applications.
CodeDeploy
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What is the function of AWS Direct Connect?
To establish a dedicated network connection from your premises to AWS.
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True or False: AWS CodeCommit is a fully managed source control service.
True
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What is the primary benefit of using AWS RDS?
To simplify database management tasks such as backups and patching.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ allows you to run code without provisioning servers and only pay for what you use.
Lambda
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What is the primary use of Amazon S3 in conjunction with AWS Lambda?
To trigger Lambda functions in response to object uploads.
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True or False: AWS Batch is used for running and managing long-running applications.
False
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What is the purpose of AWS Cloud9?
To provide a cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE).
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ allows you to deploy applications in a fully managed environment with minimal configuration.
Elastic Beanstalk
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What is the primary function of AWS Transfer Family?
To transfer files into and out of AWS using SFTP, FTPS, and FTP.
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True or False: AWS offers services for both compute and storage.
True
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What is the maximum number of EC2 instances you can launch by default in a region?
20
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ allows for running containerized applications without provisioning servers.
Fargate
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What is the primary purpose of AWS CloudFormation?
To automate the provisioning of AWS infrastructure.
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True or False: AWS Lambda can be used for both synchronous and asynchronous invocation.
True
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What is the benefit of using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling?
To automatically adjust capacity to maintain steady, predictable performance.
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Fill in the blank: AWS __________ allows you to run applications in a fully managed Kubernetes environment.
EKS
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What is the primary advantage of using AWS Elastic Load Balancing?
To distribute incoming application traffic across multiple targets for improved fault tolerance.
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True or False: AWS Lambda has a limit on the number of requests it can handle per second.
True
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What is the main purpose of AWS Glue?
To provide data integration services for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.

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