MLS-C01 Modeling Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"s3:GetObject",
"s3:PutObject"
],
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket/*"
},
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"sagemaker:CreateTrainingJob",
"sagemaker:CreateModel",
"sagemaker:CreateEndpointConfig",
"sagemaker:CreateEndpoint"
],
"Resource": "*"
}
]
}
```Refer to the exhibit. A data scientist is trying to create a SageMaker training job but receives an access denied error. The IAM policy shown is attached to the user. What is the likely issue?
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 policy is missing s3:ListBucket permission
The policy allows s3:GetObject and s3:PutObject on the bucket, but SageMaker training jobs also require s3:ListBucket permission to read objects. Without it, access is denied. Option A is wrong because the policy includes sagemaker:CreateTrainingJob. Option C is wrong because the error is about creating a training job, not a model. Option D is wrong because the policy does allow s3:PutObject.
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 policy does not allow sagemaker:CreateTrainingJob
Why it's wrong here
It does allow it.
- ✓
The policy is missing s3:ListBucket permission
Why this is correct
SageMaker needs to list objects in the bucket.
- ✗
The policy does not allow sagemaker:CreateModel
Why it's wrong here
It does allow it.
- ✗
The policy does not allow s3:PutObject
Why it's wrong here
It does allow PutObject.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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