An architect needs to capture all changes (insert, update, delete) to a DynamoDB table and trigger a Lambda function to update a search index in real-time. What should be enabled?

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Correct Answer: DynamoDB Streams

DynamoDB Streams captures a time-ordered sequence of item-level modifications in a DynamoDB table....

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An architect needs to capture all changes (insert, update, delete) to a DynamoDB table and trigger a Lambda function to update a search index in real-time. What should be enabled?

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DynamoDB Streams

Why This Answer Is Correct

DynamoDB Streams captures a time-ordered sequence of item-level modifications in a DynamoDB table.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon DynamoDB — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding Amazon DynamoDB 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.