Databricks-DE-Assoc Implementing CI/CD Practice Question
Exhibit
Error: { "error_code": "INVALID_PARAMETER_VALUE", "message": "The workspace path /Users/dev/notebooks does not exist." }Refer to the exhibit. A CI/CD pipeline running a Databricks CLI command fails with the error shown. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates mistakenly assume the error stems from syntax issues or invalid credentials, overlooking the fact that absolute paths often do not match the remote workspace structure during automation runs.
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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The path provided in the deployment script does not exist in the target Databricks workspace.
This error indicates that the automation script is attempting to reference a file or directory path that is missing in the target workspace. In CI/CD, this frequently happens when paths are hardcoded for local development environments rather than being abstracted. Using relative paths or workspace-agnostic configurations within Databricks Asset Bundles prevents these environment-specific failures, ensuring that the deployment process remains robust regardless of where the code is being executed during the pipeline run.
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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The Databricks CLI is not installed on the runner.
Why it's wrong here
If the CLI were not installed, the error would indicate a command not found or execution failure. The specific error message returned is a validation error from the Databricks API, proving the CLI is running successfully but providing invalid arguments to the target workspace environment.
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The path provided in the deployment script does not exist in the target Databricks workspace.
Why this is correct
The API response explicitly states that the path does not exist. In CI/CD pipelines, this usually means the script is referencing a path structure that is inconsistent between environments or that the required folder structure has not been provisioned in the target environment before the deployment script runs.
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The Personal Access Token has expired.
Why it's wrong here
An expired token would result in an 'AUTHENTICATION_FAILED' or '401 Unauthorized' error code. The provided error code 'INVALID_PARAMETER_VALUE' confirms that authentication was successful and the API was reached, but the specific input parameters provided for the workspace operation were rejected by the server.
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The user does not have permissions to write to the root directory.
Why it's wrong here
Permission issues typically return a '403 Forbidden' or 'PERMISSION_DENIED' error. The specific 'INVALID_PARAMETER_VALUE' indicates the issue is with the logical structure of the path string provided to the API, rather than a failure to authorize the request based on current user roles or access levels.
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