[Solved] What will be the output of this AWS CLI command?aws sqs get-queue-attributes --queue-url https://sqs.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/123456789012/MyQueue --attribute-names ApproximateNumberOfMessages | AWS

AWS - SNS and SQS

What will be the output of this AWS CLI command?

aws sqs get-queue-attributes --queue-url https://sqs.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/123456789012/MyQueue --attribute-names ApproximateNumberOfMessages

AReturns the approximate number of messages available for retrieval

BReturns the exact number of messages in the queue

CReturns the list of all messages in the queue

DDeletes all messages from the queue

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand get-queue-attributes Command
This command fetches attributes of the queue, here specifically ApproximateNumberOfMessages.
Step 2: Interpret the Attribute Meaning
ApproximateNumberOfMessages gives an estimate of messages available, not exact count or message contents.
Final Answer:
Returns the approximate number of messages available for retrieval -> Option A
Quick Check:
ApproximateNumberOfMessages = approximate count [OK]

Quick Trick: ApproximateNumberOfMessages gives estimated message count [OK]

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