Question 28
Domain 5: Incident and Event ResponseAn operations team wants to coordinate a multi-step incident response process that includes notifications, approvals, and automated remediation tasks across AWS services. Which AWS service is designed for incident workflow orchestration in this scenario?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
AWS Step Functions is used to orchestrate multi-step workflows by coordinating tasks, decisions, and service integrations across AWS services. — AWS Step Functions for incident workflow orchestration.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Amazon EventBridge
EventBridge routes events between sources and targets; it is not the primary workflow orchestration service.
B. AWS Step Functions
AWS Step Functions matches the scenario because the requirement is to coordinate a multi-step incident process with notifications, approvals, and remediation actions across AWS services. The source material explicitly identifies AWS Step Functions for incident workflow orchestration.
C. Amazon CloudWatch
CloudWatch monitors metrics, logs, and alarms; it does not provide incident workflow orchestration.
D. AWS Lambda
Lambda runs individual functions, but orchestration of multiple incident-response steps is handled by Step Functions.