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  1. In AWS CodePipeline, which artifact store type is used by default to pass artifacts between stages?

    Answer: Amazon S3

    CodePipeline uses an Amazon S3 bucket as its default artifact store to pass source code, build outputs, and other artifacts between pipeline stages.

  2. Which AWS CloudFormation resource type allows you to run custom provisioning logic using Lambda functions during stack operations?

    Answer: AWS::CloudFormation::CustomResource

    AWS::CloudFormation::CustomResource (or Custom::*) invokes a Lambda function or SNS topic to perform custom provisioning logic not natively supported by CloudFormation.

  3. A company needs to ensure that all EC2 instances launched in their AWS account have a specific tag applied. Which service and feature enforces this?

    Answer: AWS Config with required-tags managed rule

    AWS Config's required-tags managed rule continuously checks resources and flags non-compliant instances that are missing specified tags.

  4. What does the buildspec.yml file define in an AWS CodeBuild project?

    Answer: The sequence of commands and settings for the build process

    The buildspec.yml file is a collection of build commands and settings, organized into phases (install, pre_build, build, post_build), that CodeBuild uses to run a build.

  5. A solutions architect needs to deploy identical infrastructure across 15 AWS accounts in 3 regions. Which service is most appropriate?

    Answer: AWS CloudFormation StackSets

    CloudFormation StackSets enables deploying a single CloudFormation template across multiple accounts and regions in a single operation.

  6. Which lifecycle hook in AWS CodeDeploy runs validation tests AFTER traffic has been shifted to a new deployment but BEFORE the old instances are terminated?

    Answer: AfterAllowTraffic

    The AfterAllowTraffic hook runs after traffic is routed to the replacement instances, allowing validation tests before the original instances are deregistered and terminated.

  7. A team wants AWS Elastic Beanstalk to automatically apply operating system and platform updates during a maintenance window. Which feature provides this?

    Answer: Managed Platform Updates

    Elastic Beanstalk Managed Platform Updates automatically applies platform and OS patches during a weekly maintenance window you configure.