AWS Serverless Computing 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

AWS Lambda functions have a maximum execution timeout of 15 minutes (900 seconds); any function needing longer must be redesigned or use Step Functions.

Question 2

Which Lambda invocation type causes the function to execute synchronously and return the response to the caller?

Accepted Answer

RequestResponse

Answer

The RequestResponse invocation type executes Lambda synchronously and returns the function's response directly to the caller.

Question 3

What is the default memory allocation for a newly created AWS Lambda function?

Accepted Answer

128 MB

Answer

The default memory allocation for a new Lambda function is 128 MB; it can be configured up to 10,240 MB.

Question 4

Which AWS service triggers Lambda functions on a defined cron or rate schedule?

Accepted Answer

Amazon EventBridge

Answer

Amazon EventBridge (formerly CloudWatch Events) supports cron and rate expressions to invoke Lambda functions on a schedule.

Question 5

What is the maximum compressed deployment package size when uploading a Lambda function directly (not via S3)?

Accepted Answer

50 MB

Answer

The maximum compressed ZIP size for a direct Lambda upload is 50 MB; packages up to 250 MB unzipped can be deployed via S3.

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