AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - AWS Lake Formation

AWS Lake Formation simplifies the process of setting up secure data lakes. Built on AWS Glue, it offers features like data loading, encryption, and access control. It integrates with services like Athena, Redshift, and EMR. New features include governed tables with ACID support and granular access control. The setup involves creating IAM roles, Glue connections, and managing permissions. Cross-account access and troubleshooting are also covered.

What is the primary purpose of AWS Lake Formation?

• To create virtual machines

• To set up secure data lakes

• To manage network configurations

• To develop mobile applications

Which AWS service is Lake Formation built on top of?

• Amazon EC2

• Amazon RDS

• AWS Lambda

• AWS Glue

What is a key feature of Lake Formation when integrating with Athena and Redshift?

• Real-time data streaming

• Seamless data querying

• Automatic data encryption

• Automated machine learning

What tool can be used to manage cross-account access in Lake Formation?

• AWS CodePipeline

• AWS CloudFormation

• AWS Resource Access Manager

• AWS CloudTrail

What is a benefit of using governed tables in Lake Formation?

• Faster data retrieval

• ACID transaction support

• Reduced storage costs

• Enhanced data visualization

What does the automatic compaction feature in Lake Formation do?

• Improves network latency

• Increases data redundancy

• Optimizes storage over time

• Enhances data encryption

What new security feature does Lake Formation offer for access control?

• Network-level firewall

• Row and cell level security

• Column-level encryption

• User-level authentication