AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 - Hands-On! - Amazon Web Services (AWS) Step Functions

The video tutorial introduces AWS Step Functions, highlighting their role in designing and visualizing workflows. It covers features like error handling, audit history, and execution time limits. The tutorial explains the syntax of Amazon States Language (ASL) and its relevance to exams. Practical examples demonstrate using Step Functions for machine learning tasks, such as training and tuning models, and managing batch jobs. The focus is on understanding the capabilities of Step Functions rather than the technical details of ASL.

What is the primary purpose of AWS Step Functions?

• To manage network security

• To design and visualize workflows

• To store large datasets

• To create virtual machines

Which feature of AWS Step Functions allows you to handle errors outside of the code?

• Data encryption

• Auto-scaling

• Retry mechanism

• Load balancing

What is the maximum execution time for a workflow in AWS Step Functions?

• One day

• One week

• One year

• One month

Which language is used to define workflows in AWS Step Functions?

• Amazon States Language (ASL)

• Python

• SQL

• JavaScript

How can AWS Step Functions be used in machine learning?

• To automate data generation and model training

• To encrypt data

• To design user interfaces

• To manage cloud storage