The answer is to request access to the Anthropic Claude model through the Amazon Bedrock console. Even when an IAM policy grants bedrock:InvokeModel on all resources, Amazon Bedrock enforces a separate, account-level model access approval process for each foundation model. The AccessDeniedException occurs because the Claude v2 model has not been explicitly enabled for the account in the target region, regardless of IAM permissions. On the AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding that Bedrock has a two-step access model: IAM policies control API authorization, while model access requests control which foundation models are available to your account. A common trap is assuming that a wildcard resource in IAM automatically grants access to all models, but Bedrock requires both layers. Remember it as "IAM for the door, model access for the room"—you need permission to enter and a key to the specific room.
AIF-C01 Applications of Foundation Models Practice Question
This AIF-C01 practice question tests your understanding of applications of foundation models. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"error": {
"message": "Access denied. Please ensure you have the correct permissions to access the requested model.",
"type": "AccessDeniedException"
}
}
(This error is returned when calling the InvokeModel API in Amazon Bedrock with model ID 'anthropic.claude-v2'.)
A developer is trying to invoke the Claude v2 model in Amazon Bedrock from a Lambda function. The Lambda function's IAM role has the following policy attached:
When the Lambda function runs, it receives the error shown in the exhibit. Which additional step is most likely needed to resolve this issue?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"error": {
"message": "Access denied. Please ensure you have the correct permissions to access the requested model.",
"type": "AccessDeniedException"
}
}
(This error is returned when calling the InvokeModel API in Amazon Bedrock with model ID 'anthropic.claude-v2'.)
A
Change the AWS region to one where Claude v2 is available.
Why wrong: Region availability is not the issue; the error is about access permissions.
B
Use a different model ID such as 'anthropic.claude-v1'.
Why wrong: Without model access, any model ID will produce the same error.
C
Request access to the Anthropic Claude model through the Amazon Bedrock console.
Model access must be explicitly granted per model even with IAM permissions.
D
Add a condition to the IAM policy to specify the model ARN.
Why wrong: The policy already allows all models; access is denied because the model is not enabled for the account.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Request access to the Anthropic Claude model through the Amazon Bedrock console.
In Amazon Bedrock, even with IAM permissions allowing access to all models, you must also request access to specific foundation models through the AWS console. The AccessDeniedException here indicates the model is not enabled for the account. Option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because the policy already allows all models. Option C is incorrect because the region is irrelevant to this error. Option D is incorrect because the API call is correct.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
Change the AWS region to one where Claude v2 is available.
Why it's wrong here
Region availability is not the issue; the error is about access permissions.
✗
Use a different model ID such as 'anthropic.claude-v1'.
Why it's wrong here
Without model access, any model ID will produce the same error.
✓
Request access to the Anthropic Claude model through the Amazon Bedrock console.
Why this is correct
Model access must be explicitly granted per model even with IAM permissions.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Add a condition to the IAM policy to specify the model ARN.
Why it's wrong here
The policy already allows all models; access is denied because the model is not enabled for the account.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which AIF-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Applications of Foundation Models — This question tests Applications of Foundation Models — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Request access to the Anthropic Claude model through the Amazon Bedrock console. — In Amazon Bedrock, even with IAM permissions allowing access to all models, you must also request access to specific foundation models through the AWS console. The AccessDeniedException here indicates the model is not enabled for the account. Option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because the policy already allows all models. Option C is incorrect because the region is irrelevant to this error. Option D is incorrect because the API call is correct.
What should I do if I get this AIF-C01 question wrong?
Identify which AIF-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. A company uses Amazon Bedrock to build a conversational AI. They want to enforce role-based access to the model. Which AWS service should they use?
easy
A.AWS Config
✓ B.AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
C.AWS CloudTrail
D.AWS Organizations
Why B: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the correct service because it enables fine-grained, role-based access control (RBAC) to Amazon Bedrock models. You can define IAM policies that specify which principals (users, groups, or roles) are allowed to invoke specific foundation models, ensuring that only authorized roles can interact with the conversational AI.
Last reviewed: Jun 23, 2026
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