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MLA-C01 Practice Question: A machine learning engineer needs to deploy a…
A machine learning engineer needs to deploy a TensorFlow model to Amazon SageMaker and wants to use the built-in TensorFlow Serving container. What should the engineer provide in the model archive?
⚠ Common exam trap
AWS often tests the misconception that a frozen graph (Option A) is sufficient for TensorFlow Serving, but the exam expects candidates to know that TensorFlow Serving specifically requires the SavedModel format with its directory structure, not just a single protobuf file.
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
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A tar.gz file containing the TensorFlow SavedModel.
The built-in TensorFlow Serving container in Amazon SageMaker expects a TensorFlow SavedModel packaged in a tar.gz archive. This is because TensorFlow Serving natively loads models from the SavedModel format, which includes the model's computational graph, weights, and assets in a standardized directory structure. Providing a tar.gz of the SavedModel ensures compatibility with the container's default serving stack without requiring custom inference code.
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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A frozen graph of the TensorFlow model.
Why it's wrong here
SageMaker expects SavedModel format (including variables).
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A tar.gz file containing the TensorFlow SavedModel.
Why this is correct
SageMaker's TensorFlow serving container expects a SavedModel packaged as tar.gz.
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Model artifacts and a Python inference script.
Why it's wrong here
Built-in container already has inference code.
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A Dockerfile and model artifacts.
Why it's wrong here
Dockerfile is needed only when using custom containers, not built-in TensorFlow.
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