AWS Cloud Development Kit - From Beginner to Professional - DynamoDB: Key-Value Database

The video tutorial covers the creation of a fully managed NoSQL database using AWS DynamoDB. It begins with an introduction to NoSQL databases and the benefits of using DynamoDB for applications requiring low latency and global scale. The tutorial then guides viewers through setting up a CDK stack, creating a DynamoDB table, and configuring attributes such as partition keys and encryption. Finally, it reviews the setup and demonstrates adding items to the table, highlighting the simplicity and efficiency of using AWS-managed services.

What is a key feature of DynamoDB that makes it suitable for applications requiring low latency and global scale?

• It is only available on-premises.

• It is a relational database.

• It supports multi-master replication.

• It requires manual scaling.

What is the first step in creating a DynamoDB table using the CDK stack?

• Defining the table schema.

• Adding the construct to the requirements file.

• Configuring the network settings.

• Setting up the AWS console.

Which attribute is mandatory when creating a DynamoDB table?

• Sort key

• Partition key

• Encryption key

• Index key

What type of encryption is used in the example for the DynamoDB table?

• No encryption

• Custom encryption keys

• AWS managed keys

• Client-side encryption

What is the default provisioning capacity set for a new DynamoDB table?

• 1 RCU and 1 WCU

• Unlimited RCUs and WCUs

• 5 RCUs and 5 WCUs

• 10 RCUs and 10 WCUs