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 steps are required to set up a cross-account CodePipeline that deploys to an EC2 instance in a target account? (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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Create an IAM role in the target account with permissions to deploy to EC2.
A: The pipeline needs an IAM role to assume in the target account. C: The target account must trust the pipeline account to allow role assumption. D: The pipeline service role must have permission to assume the target role. B is not required because the pipeline can be in the source account. E is not required because the pipeline uses the assumed role, not the target account's pipeline.
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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Create an IAM role in the target account with permissions to deploy to EC2.
Why this is correct
The pipeline will assume this role to deploy.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Add a trust policy to the target account role allowing the pipeline account to assume it.
Why this is correct
Trust policy establishes cross-account access.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Grant the pipeline service role permission to assume the target account role.
Why this is correct
This is done via IAM policy on the service role.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure the pipeline to use the target account's default KMS key for artifacts.
Why it's wrong here
KMS key configuration is separate; not a required step for basic cross-account deployment.
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Create a CodePipeline in the target account.
Why it's wrong here
The pipeline is in the source account.
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 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 DOP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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: Create an IAM role in the target account with permissions to deploy to EC2. — A: The pipeline needs an IAM role to assume in the target account. C: The target account must trust the pipeline account to allow role assumption. D: The pipeline service role must have permission to assume the target role. B is not required because the pipeline can be in the source account. E is not required because the pipeline uses the assumed role, not the target account's pipeline.
What should I do if I get this DOP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which DOP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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