You have an SQS queue configured with a visibility timeout of 30 seconds. If a consumer receives a message but fails to delete it within 30 seconds, what happens to the message?

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AWS - SNS and SQS

AThe message is permanently deleted.

BThe message becomes visible again and can be received by other consumers.

CThe message is moved to a dead-letter queue immediately.

DThe message is duplicated in the queue.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand visibility timeout behavior
Visibility timeout hides the message from other consumers temporarily after receipt.
Step 2: Identify what happens if message is not deleted in time
If not deleted within timeout, the message becomes visible again for redelivery.
Final Answer:
The message becomes visible again and can be received by other consumers. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Visibility timeout expiry = message visible again [OK]

Quick Trick: Visibility timeout hides message temporarily only [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming message is deleted automatically
Thinking message moves to dead-letter queue immediately
Believing message duplicates on timeout

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You have an SQS queue configured with a visibility timeout of 30 seconds. If a consumer receives a message but fails to delete it within 30 seconds, what happens to the message?

Step 1: Understand visibility timeout behavior

Step 2: Identify what happens if message is not deleted in time

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