Question 87 of 1,672
MLS-C01 Modeling Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"sagemaker:CreateTrainingJob",
"sagemaker:DescribeTrainingJob",
"s3:GetObject",
"s3:PutObject"
],
"Resource": "*"
},
{
"Effect": "Deny",
"Action": [
"sagemaker:CreateEndpoint"
],
"Resource": "*"
}
]
}A data scientist is assigned an IAM policy as shown. The data scientist attempts to create a SageMaker endpoint to deploy a model, but the request fails. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume that having permissions for model creation and configuration automatically implies permission for endpoint creation, but AWS requires each SageMaker API action to be explicitly listed in the IAM policy.
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
✓
The data scientist does not have permission to create an endpoint.
The IAM policy shown does not include the `sagemaker:CreateEndpoint` action, which is required to create a SageMaker endpoint. Even if the data scientist has permissions for other SageMaker actions like `CreateModel` or `CreateEndpointConfig`, the explicit absence of `CreateEndpoint` in the policy will cause the request to fail with an access denied error. AWS IAM policies must explicitly grant each action needed for the operation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The data scientist does not have permission to upload the model to S3.
Why it's wrong here
The policy allows s3:PutObject.
- ✗
The data scientist does not have permission to create a training job.
Why it's wrong here
The policy allows sagemaker:CreateTrainingJob.
- ✓
The data scientist does not have permission to create an endpoint.
Why this is correct
The policy has a Deny for sagemaker:CreateEndpoint.
- ✗
The data scientist does not have permission to pass roles.
Why it's wrong here
No condition key for iam:PassRole is mentioned.
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