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Quick Answer

The correct answer is to create a CloudWatch dashboard with the relevant metrics and set CloudWatch alarms on DynamoDB consumed capacity, then share the dashboard as a public read-only dashboard. This solution works because CloudWatch natively collects metrics for Lambda invocations, API Gateway request counts, and DynamoDB consumed read/write capacity units without any additional setup, and its dashboard sharing feature generates a public URL that grants read-only access without requiring AWS Management Console login or IAM credentials. On the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional DOP-C02 exam, this question tests your understanding of CloudWatch’s built-in sharing capabilities versus over-engineered alternatives like QuickSight or Cognito—a common trap is assuming you need a separate authentication service when CloudWatch already supports public dashboards. Remember the memory tip: “Public dashboards need no login, just a URL to bring the metrics in.”

DOP-C02 Monitoring and Logging Practice Question

This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of monitoring and logging. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 DevOps engineer is tasked with setting up monitoring for a serverless application that uses AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, and Amazon DynamoDB. The engineer needs to create a centralized dashboard that displays the number of Lambda invocations, API Gateway request counts, and DynamoDB consumed read/write capacity units. The dashboard should be accessible to the operations team without requiring AWS Management Console login. The engineer also wants to set up email alerts when the DynamoDB consumed capacity exceeds 80% of the provisioned capacity. Which solution meets these requirements with the LEAST operational overhead?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

Clue: "least"
Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.

Question 1easymultiple choice

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A
Use Amazon QuickSight to connect to CloudWatch metrics and create a dashboard with email alerts.
Why wrong: QuickSight is more complex and costly for this use case.
B
Use CloudWatch Logs Insights to query the logs of each service and create a dashboard from the results.
Why wrong: Logs Insights is for log analysis, not for metrics.
C
Create a CloudWatch dashboard and share it using Amazon Cognito to grant access to the operations team.
Why wrong: Sharing dashboards does not require Cognito; they can be shared publicly.
D
Create a CloudWatch dashboard with the relevant metrics and set CloudWatch alarms on DynamoDB consumed capacity. Share the dashboard as a public read-only dashboard.
CloudWatch dashboards can be shared publicly, and alarms can send email via SNS.

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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

✓

Create a CloudWatch dashboard with the relevant metrics and set CloudWatch alarms on DynamoDB consumed capacity. Share the dashboard as a public read-only dashboard.

Option D is correct because CloudWatch Dashboards can be shared publicly as a read-only dashboard without AWS credentials. The metrics for Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB are automatically available in CloudWatch. Alarms can be set on DynamoDB's ConsumedReadCapacityUnits and ConsumedWriteCapacityUnits metrics. Option A is wrong because CloudWatch Logs Insights is for log analysis, not metrics. Option B is wrong because sharing CloudWatch dashboards does not require Cognito; dashboards can be shared via a public URL. Option C is wrong because QuickSight requires additional setup and cost.

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.

✗
Use Amazon QuickSight to connect to CloudWatch metrics and create a dashboard with email alerts.
Why it's wrong here
QuickSight is more complex and costly for this use case.
✗
Use CloudWatch Logs Insights to query the logs of each service and create a dashboard from the results.
Why it's wrong here
Logs Insights is for log analysis, not for metrics.
✗
Create a CloudWatch dashboard and share it using Amazon Cognito to grant access to the operations team.
Why it's wrong here
Sharing dashboards does not require Cognito; they can be shared publicly.
✓
Create a CloudWatch dashboard with the relevant metrics and set CloudWatch alarms on DynamoDB consumed capacity. Share the dashboard as a public read-only dashboard.
Why this is correct
CloudWatch dashboards can be shared publicly, and alarms can send email via SNS.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.

What to study next

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What does this DOP-C02 question test?

Monitoring and Logging — This question tests Monitoring and Logging — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Create a CloudWatch dashboard with the relevant metrics and set CloudWatch alarms on DynamoDB consumed capacity. Share the dashboard as a public read-only dashboard. — Option D is correct because CloudWatch Dashboards can be shared publicly as a read-only dashboard without AWS credentials. The metrics for Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB are automatically available in CloudWatch. Alarms can be set on DynamoDB's ConsumedReadCapacityUnits and ConsumedWriteCapacityUnits metrics. Option A is wrong because CloudWatch Logs Insights is for log analysis, not metrics. Option B is wrong because sharing CloudWatch dashboards does not require Cognito; dashboards can be shared via a public URL. Option C is wrong because QuickSight requires additional setup and cost.

What should I do if I get this DOP-C02 question wrong?

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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