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MLS-C01 Data Engineering Practice Question

Drag and drop the steps to perform hyperparameter tuning using SageMaker Automatic Model Tuning in the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps
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1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5

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

Define the objective metric, then define the hyperparameter search space, then configure resource limits, then create the tuning job, then monitor and select the best model.

Tuning involves defining search space, creating a tuning job, setting limits, executing, and selecting best model.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Define the objective metric, then define the hyperparameter search space, then configure resource limits, then create the tuning job, then monitor and select the best model.

    Why this is correct

    This order follows the standard SageMaker Automatic Model Tuning workflow: first define the metric to optimize, then specify the hyperparameter ranges, then set limits on jobs, then launch the tuning job, and finally review results to pick the best model.

  • Define the hyperparameter search space, then configure resource limits, then define the objective metric, then create the tuning job, then monitor and select the best model.

    Why it's wrong here

    This order is incorrect because the objective metric must be defined before setting resource limits and creating the tuning job, as it determines how the tuning evaluates trials.

  • Select the best model, then define the objective metric, then define the hyperparameter search space, then configure resource limits, then create the tuning job.

    Why it's wrong here

    This order is incorrect because selecting the best model occurs after the tuning job completes, not before any configuration. You cannot select a model before defining the search space and running trials.

  • Create the tuning job, then define the objective metric, then define the hyperparameter search space, then configure resource limits, then monitor and select the best model.

    Why it's wrong here

    This order is incorrect because you cannot create a tuning job without first defining the objective metric, hyperparameter ranges, and resource limits. The job creation requires these as input parameters.

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