- A
Run aws elasticbeanstalk create-application-version --application-name my-app --version-label v2.0 --source-bundle S3Bucket="my-bucket",S3Key="app-v2.zip"
Why wrong: This only creates the version, does not deploy it to the environment.
- B
Run aws elasticbeanstalk update-environment --environment-name my-env --version-label v2.0
This updates the environment to use the new version.
- C
Run aws elasticbeanstalk update-application-version --application-name my-app --version-label v2.0 --environment-name my-env
Why wrong: There is no update-application-version command in EB CLI.
- D
Run aws elasticbeanstalk create-environment --application-name my-app --environment-name my-env-v2 --version-label v2.0
Why wrong: This creates a new environment, not updates the existing one.
Quick Answer
The correct next step is to run `aws elasticbeanstalk update-environment --environment-name my-env --version-label v2.0`, because the `deploy` command in the exhibit already uploaded the source bundle and updated the environment to version v2.0, making the environment healthy and the deployment complete. This tests your understanding of the Elastic Beanstalk CLI workflow, specifically that `eb deploy` handles both the upload and the environment update in one step, while the raw AWS CLI requires separate commands for creating an application version and then updating the environment. On the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 exam, this scenario often appears as a trap where candidates confuse `create-application-version` (which only stages the code) with `update-environment` (which actually deploys it). A common memory tip is to remember that "deploy" is the all-in-one action, but if you see a raw CLI command, always look for the `update-environment` call to confirm the version is actually rolled out.
SOA-C02 Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation Practice Question
This SOA-C02 practice question tests your understanding of deployment, provisioning, and automation. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A SysOps administrator wants to deploy a new version of an application to an existing Elastic Beanstalk environment. The administrator runs the command shown in the exhibit and sees that the environment is healthy. What should the administrator do next to deploy the new version?
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
Run aws elasticbeanstalk update-environment --environment-name my-env --version-label v2.0
Option B is correct because the deploy command uploads the source bundle and updates the environment. Option A is incorrect because it only creates a new version without deploying it. Option C is incorrect because it creates a new environment, not deploys to existing. Option D is incorrect because there is no 'update-version' command in Elastic Beanstalk.
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.
- ✗
Run aws elasticbeanstalk create-application-version --application-name my-app --version-label v2.0 --source-bundle S3Bucket="my-bucket",S3Key="app-v2.zip"
Why it's wrong here
This only creates the version, does not deploy it to the environment.
- ✓
Run aws elasticbeanstalk update-environment --environment-name my-env --version-label v2.0
Why this is correct
This updates the environment to use the new version.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Run aws elasticbeanstalk update-application-version --application-name my-app --version-label v2.0 --environment-name my-env
Why it's wrong here
There is no update-application-version command in EB CLI.
- ✗
Run aws elasticbeanstalk create-environment --application-name my-app --environment-name my-env-v2 --version-label v2.0
Why it's wrong here
This creates a new environment, not updates the existing one.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
There is no update-application-version command in EB CLI.
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
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What does this SOA-C02 question test?
Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation — This question tests Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Run aws elasticbeanstalk update-environment --environment-name my-env --version-label v2.0 — Option B is correct because the deploy command uploads the source bundle and updates the environment. Option A is incorrect because it only creates a new version without deploying it. Option C is incorrect because it creates a new environment, not deploys to existing. Option D is incorrect because there is no 'update-version' command in Elastic Beanstalk.
What should I do if I get this SOA-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SOA-C02 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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