DBS-C01 Management and Operations Practice Question
A company is using Amazon DynamoDB and needs to export data to Amazon S3 for analysis. Which AWS service can perform this export without writing custom code?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose AWS Data Pipeline because it is a traditional ETL service, but they overlook that AWS Glue now offers a simpler, code-free export blueprint specifically for DynamoDB-to-S3, making it the most direct answer.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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AWS Glue
AWS Glue provides a built-in DynamoDB-to-S3 export feature that requires no custom code. You can create a Glue job using the 'Export DynamoDB table to S3' blueprint, which automatically handles schema inference, data conversion, and partitioning. This is the only option that directly supports the export without writing any code.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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AWS Data Pipeline
Why it's wrong here
Data Pipeline can do this but requires more configuration.
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Amazon EMR
Why it's wrong here
EMR requires custom code and cluster management.
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AWS Glue
Why this is correct
Glue can run ETL jobs to export DynamoDB data to S3.
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DynamoDB Console
Why it's wrong here
The console does not support direct export to S3.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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