Correct Answer: Shards in the Kinesis stream
For Kinesis, Lambda scales by shard. One Lambda instance processes data from one shard by default, unless Parallelization Factor is used....
Correct Answer
Shards in the Kinesis stream
Why This Answer Is Correct
For Kinesis, Lambda scales by shard. One Lambda instance processes data from one shard by default, unless Parallelization Factor is used.
This question evaluates your knowledge of AWS Lambda — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding AWS Lambda is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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