AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - Kinesis Data Streams Overview

The video provides an overview of Kinesis Data Streams, explaining its components like shards, producers, and consumers. It details how data is ingested and consumed, the properties of Kinesis, and the different capacity modes available. Security features, including encryption and access control, are also covered.

What is the primary function of shards in Kinesis Data Streams?

• To delete old data

• To split and manage data flow

• To encrypt data

• To store data permanently

Which of the following is NOT a form of producer for Kinesis Data Streams?

• Kinesis Data Firehose

• Kinesis Producer Library

• AWS SDK

• Kinesis Agent

What is a key feature of data once it is inserted into Kinesis Data Streams?

• It is encrypted by default

• It is automatically deleted after a day

• It is immutable

• It can be modified

Which capacity mode allows automatic scaling based on observed throughput?

• On-demand mode

• Provisioned mode

• Static mode

• Manual mode

In provisioned mode, how is the capacity of Kinesis Data Streams managed?

• Through a third-party service

• Manually or via API

• By increasing the number of consumers

• Automatically by AWS

What type of encryption is used for data in transit in Kinesis Data Streams?

• RSA

• HTTPS

• SSL/TLS

• AES-256

How can you access Kinesis Data Streams securely from a private subnet?

• Through VPC endpoints

• Using a VPN

• By enabling public access

• Via a direct internet connection