Aws Certified Alexa Skill Builder Specialty Practice Test - Set 1
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AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty - Exam Information
Exam Information
Exam Code
Aws Certified Alexa Skill Builder Specialty
Exam Title
AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty
Vendor
AWS
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
170 Minutes
Question Format
Multiple Choice
Last Updated
March 10, 2025
The AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty exam evaluates skills in developing Alexa voice applications.
1. What is the primary component that handles user interactions in an Alexa skill?
Lambda function
Amazon Lex
Amazon Polly
Amazon Connect
✅ Correct Answer: Lambda function
2. Which language is primarily used for Alexa skill development?
Node.js
Python
Java
Ruby
✅ Correct Answer: Node.js
3. Which AWS service can convert text to speech in an Alexa skill?
Amazon Polly
Amazon Lex
Amazon Translate
AWS Lambda
✅ Correct Answer: Amazon Polly
4. Which feature allows Alexa to maintain context across multiple interactions?
Session Attributes
Lambda Functions
SSML
Amazon Lex
✅ Correct Answer: Session Attributes
5. What is an Alexa Skill Manifest used for?
Defining skill metadata
Handling user input
Generating voice responses
Encrypting skill data
✅ Correct Answer: Defining skill metadata
6. Which AWS service enables natural language understanding for Alexa skills?
Amazon Lex
Amazon Polly
AWS Lambda
Amazon Comprehend
✅ Correct Answer: Amazon Lex
7. Which type of Alexa skill provides pre-built functionality?
Smart Home Skill
Custom Skill
Flash Briefing Skill
Video Skill
✅ Correct Answer: Smart Home Skill
8. What is the purpose of an Alexa Intent?
Defines a user’s action
Handles account linking
Manages cloud services
Provides voice output
✅ Correct Answer: Defines a user’s action
9. Which component in an Alexa skill is used to recognize variations in spoken commands?
Utterances
Slots
Intents
Context Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Utterances
10. Which feature allows Alexa to capture dynamic user input like names or dates?
Slots
Utterances
Intents
Context Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Slots
11. Which AWS service allows hosting of an Alexa skill backend?
AWS Lambda
Amazon S3
Amazon EC2
Amazon RDS
✅ Correct Answer: AWS Lambda
12. Which tool allows you to test Alexa skills in a browser?
Alexa Simulator
AWS Console
Amazon Connect
Amazon Polly
✅ Correct Answer: Alexa Simulator
13. Which Alexa skill type is used for daily news updates?
Flash Briefing Skill
Custom Skill
Smart Home Skill
Video Skill
✅ Correct Answer: Flash Briefing Skill
14. What is the purpose of SSML in Alexa skills?
Enhances speech synthesis
Handles API calls
Manages skill permissions
Encrypts user data
✅ Correct Answer: Enhances speech synthesis
15. Which AWS service is used to store data for Alexa skill sessions?
Amazon DynamoDB
AWS Lambda
Amazon RDS
Amazon S3
✅ Correct Answer: Amazon DynamoDB
16. What is required for an Alexa skill to access a user’s Amazon account?
Account Linking
Skill Manifest
SSML
Lambda Permissions
✅ Correct Answer: Account Linking
17. Which Alexa skill model supports controlling smart home devices?
Smart Home Skill
Custom Skill
Flash Briefing Skill
Video Skill
✅ Correct Answer: Smart Home Skill
18. Which feature allows Alexa skills to send proactive notifications?
Alexa Notifications API
Session Attributes
SSML
Amazon Polly
✅ Correct Answer: Alexa Notifications API
19. Which Alexa feature allows voice-based in-app purchases?
Alexa In-Skill Purchasing
Account Linking
Amazon Pay
Amazon DynamoDB
✅ Correct Answer: Alexa In-Skill Purchasing
20. What is an Alexa Skill ID used for?
Uniquely identifies a skill
Encrypts user data
Defines skill utterances
Handles API requests
✅ Correct Answer: Uniquely identifies a skill
21. Which component of an Alexa skill defines the voice interface?
Interaction Model
Lambda Function
Skill Manifest
SSML
✅ Correct Answer: Interaction Model
22. What is the maximum duration for an Alexa skill response?
8 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes
✅ Correct Answer: 8 seconds
23. Which AWS service is used to store user preferences in an Alexa skill?
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon S3
Amazon RDS
AWS Lambda
✅ Correct Answer: Amazon DynamoDB
24. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK)?
To build and publish Alexa skills
To create AWS Lambda functions
To manage AWS accounts
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To build and publish Alexa skills
25. Which type of Alexa skill allows users to control smart home devices?
Smart Home Skill
Custom Skill
Flash Briefing Skill
Video Skill
✅ Correct Answer: Smart Home Skill
26. What is the purpose of SSML in Alexa skills?
To enhance speech output with pronunciation and effects
To handle user authentication
To store skill data
To manage AWS resources
✅ Correct Answer: To enhance speech output with pronunciation and effects
27. Which Alexa feature allows skills to remember user preferences across sessions?
Persistent Attributes
Session Attributes
Account Linking
SSML
✅ Correct Answer: Persistent Attributes
28. What is the maximum number of intents allowed in a custom Alexa skill?
100
250
500
1000
✅ Correct Answer: 250
29. Which AWS service is used to process business logic in an Alexa skill?
AWS Lambda
Amazon S3
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon EC2
✅ Correct Answer: AWS Lambda
30. What is the purpose of the Alexa Presentation Language (APL)?
To create visual responses for devices with screens
To handle voice interactions
To store user data
To manage AWS resources
✅ Correct Answer: To create visual responses for devices with screens
31. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's location?
Geolocation Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Geolocation Permissions
32. What is the maximum number of slots allowed in a single intent?
50
100
200
500
✅ Correct Answer: 100
33. Which Alexa feature allows skills to send notifications to users?
Proactive Events API
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Proactive Events API
34. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Testing API?
To programmatically test skills
To publish skills
To manage AWS resources
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To programmatically test skills
35. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's full name and email address?
Customer Profile Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Customer Profile Permissions
36. What is the maximum number of utterances allowed per intent?
500
1000
2000
5000
✅ Correct Answer: 1000
37. Which Alexa feature allows skills to process payments?
In-Skill Purchasing
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: In-Skill Purchasing
38. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Management API?
To manage skills programmatically
To test skills
To publish skills
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To manage skills programmatically
39. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's timezone?
System Information Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: System Information Permissions
40. What is the maximum number of skills allowed per developer account?
100
200
500
1000
✅ Correct Answer: 200
41. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's device address?
Device Address Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Device Address Permissions
42. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Analytics API?
To retrieve skill usage metrics
To test skills
To publish skills
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To retrieve skill usage metrics
43. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's list permissions?
Lists Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Lists Permissions
44. What is the maximum number of custom slot types allowed per skill?
50
100
200
500
✅ Correct Answer: 100
45. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's reminders?
Reminders Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Reminders Permissions
46. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Monetization API?
To manage in-skill purchases
To test skills
To publish skills
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To manage in-skill purchases
47. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's contacts?
Contacts Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Contacts Permissions
48. What is the maximum number of skills that can be enabled per Alexa device?
100
200
500
1000
✅ Correct Answer: 200
49. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's notifications?
Notifications Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Notifications Permissions
50. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Messaging API?
To send messages between skills and apps
To test skills
To publish skills
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To send messages between skills and apps
51. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's music services?
Music Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Music Permissions
52. What is the maximum number of skills that can be published per developer account?
100
200
500
1000
✅ Correct Answer: 200
53. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's calendar?
Calendar Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Calendar Permissions
54. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Settings API?
To manage skill settings programmatically
To test skills
To publish skills
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To manage skill settings programmatically
55. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's photos?
Photos Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Photos Permissions
56. What is the maximum number of skills that can be certified per week?
5
10
20
50
✅ Correct Answer: 5
57. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's to-do lists?
Lists Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Lists Permissions
58. What is the purpose of the Alexa Skill Certification API?
To submit skills for certification programmatically
To test skills
To publish skills
To store user data
✅ Correct Answer: To submit skills for certification programmatically
59. Which Alexa feature allows skills to access a user's shopping lists?
Lists Permissions
Account Linking
SSML
Session Attributes
✅ Correct Answer: Lists Permissions
60. What is the maximum number of skills that can be submitted for certification per day?
5
10
20
50
✅ Correct Answer: 5
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