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The correct answer is to configure the source action with a branch filter for main and add a manual approval step before the production deployment stage. This works because CodePipeline’s branch filter on the source action restricts pipeline execution to only pushes on the specified branch, while a manual approval action inserted as a gate before the production stage enforces human review before deployment. On the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional DOP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to combine source-level filtering with approval gates to enforce safe deployment workflows—a common trap is confusing branch filters with build-stage filters or adding approval steps after production has already started. Remember the memory tip: “Filter the source, approve the gate” to keep the branch check at the very start and the manual approval right before production.

DOP-C02 SDLC Automation Practice Question

This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of sdlc automation. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.

A development team is using AWS CodeCommit to store source code and AWS CodePipeline to automate builds and deployments. The team wants to ensure that builds and tests are triggered only when code is pushed to specific branches, and that manual approval is required before deploying to production. Which CodePipeline configuration should the team implement?

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A
Configure the source action to trigger on all branches and add a manual approval step before the build stage.
Why wrong: This triggers builds for all branches and does not restrict deployments to production.
B
Configure the source action with a branch filter for main, and add a manual approval step before the build stage.
Why wrong: Manual approval should be before the production deploy stage, not before build.
C
Use a branch filter on the build action to run only for the main branch, and add a manual approval step before the deploy stage.
Why wrong: Branch filters should be on the source action, not the build action.
D
Configure the source action with a branch filter for main, and add a manual approval step before the production deployment stage.
This ensures builds only on main pushes and requires approval before production deployment.

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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Configure the source action with a branch filter for main, and add a manual approval step before the production deployment stage.

Option D is correct because it uses a branch filter in the source action to trigger only on pushes to main, and a manual approval step before the production deployment stage. Options A and B trigger on all branches, and C filters on both source and build instead of just source.

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.

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Configure the source action to trigger on all branches and add a manual approval step before the build stage.
Why it's wrong here
This triggers builds for all branches and does not restrict deployments to production.
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Configure the source action with a branch filter for main, and add a manual approval step before the build stage.
Why it's wrong here
Manual approval should be before the production deploy stage, not before build.
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Use a branch filter on the build action to run only for the main branch, and add a manual approval step before the deploy stage.
Why it's wrong here
Branch filters should be on the source action, not the build action.
✓
Configure the source action with a branch filter for main, and add a manual approval step before the production deployment stage.
Why this is correct
This ensures builds only on main pushes and requires approval before production deployment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.

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What does this DOP-C02 question test?

SDLC Automation — This question tests SDLC Automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Configure the source action with a branch filter for main, and add a manual approval step before the production deployment stage. — Option D is correct because it uses a branch filter in the source action to trigger only on pushes to main, and a manual approval step before the production deployment stage. Options A and B trigger on all branches, and C filters on both source and build instead of just source.

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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