AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional — Question 188

With respect to AWS Lambda permissions model, at the time you create a Lambda function, you specify an IAM role that AWS Lambda can assume to execute your Lambda function on your behalf. This role is also referred to as the________role.

Answer options

• A. configuration
• B. execution
• C. delegation
• D. dependency

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the IAM role specified during the creation of a Lambda function is indeed known as the execution role, allowing AWS Lambda to perform actions on your behalf. Options A, C, and D do not correctly describe this specific role within the AWS Lambda permissions model.