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DBS-C01 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Practice Question

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$ aws dynamodb describe-tabletable-name ProductCatalogRefer to the exhibit.```"Table": {"AttributeDefinitions": ["AttributeName": "Id","AttributeType": "N"],"TableName": "ProductCatalog","KeySchema": ["KeyType": "HASH""TableStatus": "ACTIVE","ProvisionedThroughput": {"NumberOfDecreasesToday": 0,"ReadCapacityUnits": 5,"WriteCapacityUnits": 5},"TableSizeBytes": 0,"ItemCount": 0

Refer to the exhibit. A developer is trying to query the ProductCatalog table using the 'Id' attribute. The query returns no results even though the developer knows data was inserted. What is the MOST likely cause?

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

The table contains no items

The table shows ItemCount: 0, indicating no items exist. Even though data was inserted, if the write operation failed or was directed to a different table, the query returns no results. Option B is incorrect because provisioned throughput issues would cause throttling errors, not zero items. Option C is incorrect because the attribute definition exists (Id is defined). Option D is incorrect because the table status is ACTIVE as shown.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • The table contains no items

    Why this is correct

    ItemCount is 0, so the table is empty.

  • The provisioned throughput is exceeded

    Why it's wrong here

    No items exist, so throughput is not an issue.

  • The attribute definition is missing the 'Id' attribute

    Why it's wrong here

    The attribute definition includes 'Id'.

  • The table is not in ACTIVE status

    Why it's wrong here

    The table status is ACTIVE.

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