- A
Amazon Inspector
Inspector can scan code for vulnerabilities and integrate with CodePipeline.
- B
Amazon GuardDuty
Why wrong: GuardDuty monitors AWS accounts for malicious activity, not code.
- C
Amazon Detective
Why wrong: Detective analyzes security data after an event.
- D
AWS CodeBuild
CodeBuild can run security scanning scripts as part of the build.
- E
AWS CodeDeploy
Why wrong: CodeDeploy is for deploying applications.
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DOP-C02 SDLC Automation Practice Question
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.
A company uses AWS CodePipeline to automate their software release process. They want to add a stage that runs security scanning on the code before deployment. Which two AWS services can be integrated into the pipeline for this purpose? (Choose TWO.)
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
✓
Amazon Inspector
Amazon Inspector is a vulnerability management service that scans workloads for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure. It can be integrated into a CodePipeline stage to perform automated security scanning on the code or infrastructure before deployment, helping to identify issues early in the SDLC.
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.
- ✓
Amazon Inspector
Why this is correct
Inspector can scan code for vulnerabilities and integrate with CodePipeline.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Amazon GuardDuty
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty monitors AWS accounts for malicious activity, not code.
- ✗
Amazon Detective
Why it's wrong here
Detective analyzes security data after an event.
- ✓
AWS CodeBuild
Why this is correct
CodeBuild can run security scanning scripts as part of the build.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS CodeDeploy
Why it's wrong here
CodeDeploy is for deploying applications.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Amazon Inspector (a vulnerability scanner for workloads) with Amazon GuardDuty (a threat detector for account activity), or assume that AWS CodeDeploy includes built-in security scanning capabilities, when in fact it only handles deployment orchestration.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Amazon Inspector can be invoked as a custom action in CodePipeline via AWS Lambda or AWS CodeBuild, or directly through the Inspector API to scan container images stored in Amazon ECR or EC2 instances. CodeBuild, on the other hand, can run security scanning tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, or dependency checkers) as part of the build phase by executing custom scripts or using pre-built Docker images. Under the hood, CodePipeline uses action providers like 'AWS CodeBuild' or 'Lambda' to integrate these services, and the pipeline state transitions based on the scan results (e.g., SUCCEEDED or FAILED).
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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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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: Amazon Inspector — Amazon Inspector is a vulnerability management service that scans workloads for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure. It can be integrated into a CodePipeline stage to perform automated security scanning on the code or infrastructure before deployment, helping to identify issues early in the SDLC.
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