AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - AWS Step Functions

AWS Step Functions allow users to design and visualize workflows across AWS services. They offer features like error handling, audit history, and long execution times. The syntax is based on Amazon States Language, but understanding it is not required for exams. Step Functions can automate processes like machine learning model training and batch job management, providing a graphical representation and monitoring capabilities.

What is one of the main purposes of AWS Step Functions?

• To design and visualize workflows across AWS

• To host websites

• To store large amounts of data

• To provide a database service

Which feature of AWS Step Functions helps in managing errors outside the code?

• Data storage

• Error handling and retry mechanism

• Website hosting

• Database management

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

• One day

• One week

• One month

• One year

What language is used to define AWS Step Functions?

• SQL

• Python

• Amazon States Language (ASL)

• JavaScript

How can AWS Step Functions be used in machine learning?

• To manage cloud storage

• To design user interfaces

• To automate data generation and model training

• To create video tutorials