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A developer tries to update the operating system on AWS Lambda but encounters an error. What is the likely cause?

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AWS - Cloud Computing Fundamentals
A developer tries to update the operating system on AWS Lambda but encounters an error. What is the likely cause?
AAWS Lambda does not allow OS-level changes because it is a serverless compute service
BThe developer lacks sufficient IAM permissions to update the OS
CAWS Lambda requires manual OS updates before deployment
DThe function runtime is incompatible with the OS update
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand AWS Lambda model

    Lambda is serverless; users cannot modify underlying OS.

  2. Step 2: Analyze error cause

    Attempting OS updates is invalid; permissions or runtime issues are unrelated.

  3. Final Answer:

    AWS Lambda does not allow OS-level changes because it is a serverless compute service -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Serverless means no OS access or updates allowed [OK]
Quick Trick: Serverless = no OS updates allowed [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming OS updates are possible in Lambda
  • Blaming permissions instead of service limitations
  • Confusing runtime errors with OS update errors

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