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.
Which THREE components are required to set up a fully automated CI/CD pipeline for a static website hosted on Amazon S3 using AWS CodePipeline? (Choose THREE.)
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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An AWS CodeBuild project to run build commands (e.g., minification)
Option A is correct because AWS CodeBuild is required to execute build commands such as minification, bundling, or transpilation of static website assets before deployment. In a fully automated CI/CD pipeline, CodeBuild processes the source code from the repository and produces the deployable artifacts that are then uploaded to the S3 bucket.
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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An AWS CodeBuild project to run build commands (e.g., minification)
Why this is correct
CodeBuild can process the source and produce optimized artifacts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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An Amazon CloudFront distribution for content delivery
Why it's wrong here
CloudFront is optional for a static website; S3 can serve directly.
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An AWS CodeCommit repository to store the website source code
Why this is correct
A source repository is needed for the pipeline's source stage.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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An S3 bucket configured for static website hosting as the deployment target
Why this is correct
The S3 bucket is the deployment target for the static website.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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An AWS Lambda function to invalidate CloudFront cache
Why it's wrong here
Lambda is not a required component; cache invalidation can be done in the deploy stage if needed.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse optional performance enhancements (CloudFront) or cache invalidation mechanisms (Lambda) as mandatory pipeline components, when the question specifically asks for the three required components to set up a fully automated CI/CD pipeline for a static website hosted on S3.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, CodePipeline orchestrates the sequence of actions: source (CodeCommit), build (CodeBuild), and deploy (S3). The S3 bucket must be configured for static website hosting to serve the content directly, and CodeBuild uses a buildspec.yml file to define commands like 'npm run build' or 'gulp minify'. A real-world scenario might involve using CloudFront with S3 as an origin, but the pipeline itself only requires the three core components: source, build, and deploy.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: An AWS CodeBuild project to run build commands (e.g., minification) — Option A is correct because AWS CodeBuild is required to execute build commands such as minification, bundling, or transpilation of static website assets before deployment. In a fully automated CI/CD pipeline, CodeBuild processes the source code from the repository and produces the deployable artifacts that are then uploaded to the S3 bucket.
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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