- A
Use the GetRecord API with an as-of timestamp
Why wrong: GetRecord is for online store and does not support point-in-time; BatchGetRecord is used with offline store.
- B
Enable the online store for the feature group
Why wrong: Online store is for low-latency retrieval, not point-in-time historical queries.
- C
Enable the offline store for the feature group
Offline store records historical feature values with timestamps, enabling point-in-time queries.
- D
Configure the feature group with a record identifier and event time feature
Event time is necessary for point-in-time queries to know when the feature value was recorded.
- E
Store the feature group in the offline store with a record identifier and event time
This is the core configuration for point-in-time queries.
Point-in-Time Queries in SageMaker Feature Store
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An ML engineer is using Amazon SageMaker Feature Store to manage features for a fraud detection model. The team needs to retrieve point-in-time feature values for training, ensuring no future data leaks. Which THREE configurations are required? (Choose 3)
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
Enable the offline store for the feature group
Point-in-time queries require recording timestamps, using the offline store (which supports historical queries), and enabling the feature group with the correct configuration. The online store is for real-time, not historical. As-of timestamp is a parameter for queries but not a configuration. Record identifier is for record keys.
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.
- ✗
Use the GetRecord API with an as-of timestamp
Why it's wrong here
GetRecord is for online store and does not support point-in-time; BatchGetRecord is used with offline store.
- ✗
Enable the online store for the feature group
Why it's wrong here
Online store is for low-latency retrieval, not point-in-time historical queries.
- ✓
Enable the offline store for the feature group
Why this is correct
Offline store records historical feature values with timestamps, enabling point-in-time queries.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Configure the feature group with a record identifier and event time feature
Why this is correct
Event time is necessary for point-in-time queries to know when the feature value was recorded.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Store the feature group in the offline store with a record identifier and event time
Why this is correct
This is the core configuration for point-in-time queries.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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What does this MLA-C01 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable the offline store for the feature group — Point-in-time queries require recording timestamps, using the offline store (which supports historical queries), and enabling the feature group with the correct configuration. The online store is for real-time, not historical. As-of timestamp is a parameter for queries but not a configuration. Record identifier is for record keys.
What should I do if I get this MLA-C01 question wrong?
Identify which MLA-C01 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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Variation 1. A data scientist is using Amazon SageMaker Feature Store with an online store for real-time features. The feature data includes timestamps, and the team needs to retrieve the state of features at a specific point in time for a training dataset. Which TWO capabilities of Feature Store should they use? (Choose TWO.)
medium- ✓ A.Point-in-time queries
- ✓ B.Offline store
- C.Record deletion
- D.Online store reads
- E.Feature group creation
Why A: Point-in-time queries (Option B) allow querying the state of features at a past time. The offline store (Option D) stores historical data for training. Options A, C, and E are not directly related to point-in-time retrieval.
Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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