This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of sdlc automation. 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.
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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Start and view builds for the specified CodeBuild project.
The IAM policy grants `codebuild:StartBuild` and `codebuild:BatchGetBuilds` actions, which allow starting a build and viewing build details respectively. The `Resource` element restricts these permissions to the specific CodeBuild project `arn:aws:codebuild:us-east-1:123456789012:project/my-project`. Therefore, the policy allows starting and viewing builds for that single project, not any project in the account.
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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Start builds for any CodeBuild project in the account.
Why it's wrong here
Resource is restricted to one project.
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View details of any build in the account.
Why it's wrong here
Resource is restricted to one project.
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Start and view builds for the specified CodeBuild project.
Why this is correct
The policy allows StartBuild and BatchGetBuilds.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create and manage CodeBuild projects.
Why it's wrong here
CreateProject and UpdateProject are not included.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates see `codebuild:StartBuild` and `codebuild:BatchGetBuilds` and assume they apply to all projects, overlooking the resource ARN restriction that limits the policy to a single project.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The `BatchGetBuilds` API returns details for up to 100 builds, but the IAM policy's resource ARN restricts which builds can be retrieved to those belonging to the specified project. In a CI/CD pipeline, this scoped access is critical to enforce least privilege, preventing the pipeline from accidentally or maliciously interacting with other projects. The `codebuild:StartBuild` action triggers a new build, which can also be invoked via the AWS CLI with `aws codebuild start-build --project-name my-project`.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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 exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
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: Start and view builds for the specified CodeBuild project. — The IAM policy grants `codebuild:StartBuild` and `codebuild:BatchGetBuilds` actions, which allow starting a build and viewing build details respectively. The `Resource` element restricts these permissions to the specific CodeBuild project `arn:aws:codebuild:us-east-1:123456789012:project/my-project`. Therefore, the policy allows starting and viewing builds for that single project, not any project in the account.
What should I do if I get this DOP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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