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Browse all 4 practice questions covering AWS Step Functions for the DVA-C02 certification exam. Answers are intentionally hidden on this page so you can self-test first before checking results in quiz mode.
- Question 1Development with AWS Services
An application uses Step Functions Standard Workflow. The state machine execution must complete within 48 hours. Is this supported?
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Start DVA-C02 Quiz - Question 2Development with AWS Services
An application uses Step Functions for orchestration. A task runs for 10 minutes, then the state machine needs to wait for an external callback. Which integration pattern supports this?
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Start DVA-C02 Quiz - Question 3Development with AWS Services
A developer uses Step Functions to orchestrate a multi-step workflow. An intermediate step needs to wait for a human approval. Which integration pattern is correct?
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Start DVA-C02 Quiz - Question 4Troubleshooting and Optimization
A developer wants to debug a Step Functions execution that failed. Which feature shows the state machine path taken and where it failed?
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Key Step Functions Concepts for DVA-C02
DVA-C02 Step Functions Exam Tips
AWS Step Functions questions in DVA-C02 are typically scenario-based. Focus on application development patterns, event-driven integration, and secure coding on AWS. Priority concepts: step functions, state machine, asl, workflow, task state, choice.
What DVA-C02 Expects
- Anchor your answer in select developer-friendly managed services and patterns that minimize custom undifferentiated code.
- Step Functions scenarios for DVA-C02 are frequently mapped to Domain 1 (32%), so read the objective carefully before picking controls or architecture.
- Expect multi-topic scenarios where Step Functions interacts with IAM, networking, storage, or observability patterns rather than appearing as an isolated question.
- When two options are both technically valid, prefer the choice that best aligns with the exam's operational scope (Associate) and vendor best practices.
High-Value Step Functions Concepts
- Know the core Step Functions building blocks cold: step functions, state machine, asl, workflow.
- Review the edge-case features and limits for task state, choice; these details are commonly used to differentiate answer choices.
- Practice service-integration reasoning: how Step Functions pairs with Lambda, SQS, Event-Driven Architecture in real deployment patterns.
- For DVA-C02, explain why the chosen Step Functions design meets reliability, security, and cost expectations better than the alternatives.
Common DVA-C02 Traps
- Watch for using infrastructure-centric answers instead of application-centric ones.
- Questions in Development with AWS Services often include distractors that look correct for Step Functions but violate least-privilege, durability, or availability requirements.
- Avoid picking options purely by feature name; validate data path, failure handling, and governance impact before answering.
- If the prompt hints at automation or repeatability, eliminate manual-only operational answers first.
Fast Review Checklist
- Can you compare at least two Step Functions implementation paths and justify which one best fits the scenario?
- Can you map the chosen answer back to Development with AWS Services (32%) outcomes for DVA-C02?
- Can you explain security and access boundaries for Step Functions without relying on default-open assumptions?
- Can you describe how Step Functions integrates with Lambda and SQS during failure, scaling, and monitoring events?