Question 1

During testing of a new Amazon Alexa skill, the skill is repeatedly failing and invoking the function defined in the addErrorHandler method specified on the SkillBuilder object. Upon inspection of Amazon CloudWatch Logs, the Alexa Skill Builder establishes that the failure is occurring whenever AMAZON.HelpIntent is being received. How should this error be corrected?

Accepted Answer

The Builder should ensure that the intent handler is coded to handle the AMAZON.HelpIntent by checking for it in the canHandle method and returning true when detected. This ensures that the skill can properly respond to help requests.

Question 2

An Alexa Skill Builder is developing a skill using AWS Lambda. The Builder made some backend code changes, then tested the skill on an Amazon Echo device. When invoking the skill, Amazon Alexa replies with "There was a problem with the requested skill's response". How can the Builder troubleshoot this problem?

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Question 3

An Alexa Skill Builder made changes to an AWS Lambda function that is used as the endpoint for a skill. The Builder discovers that the skill now returns an error when it is launched. How can the Builder use the Lambda console to trigger the function and debug the code?

Accepted Answer

Creating a Lambda test event using the JSON request as input allows the Builder to simulate a request to the Lambda function and observe how the function processes it, helping to identify any errors in the code.

Question 4

An Alexa Skill Builder is developing a skill that enables users to purchase train tickets. The Builder wants to give users the ability to modify the departure time if they are misunderstood, before the skill proceeds to purchase the tickets. Which option should be used to implement this functionality within the session?

Accepted Answer

Implementing AMAZON.CancelIntent allows the user to cancel the current action, and by setting shouldEndSession to false, the session remains open, allowing the user to modify the departure time without starting a new session.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for implementing account linking for Amazon Alexa smart home skills?

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Question 6

An Alexa Skill Builder implemented the built-in intent AMAZON.HelpIntent . In some cases, users are asking for help using phrases that are specific to a skill's terminology. Amazon Alexa does not understand these phrases are help requests, and they are not being routed to . According to best practices, how can this situation be corrected?

Accepted Answer

By extending the standard built-in AMAZON.HelpIntent with additional samples, the skill can better recognize help requests that use specific terminology related to the skill.

Question 7

An Alexa Skill Builder receives feedback from users that a specific utterance causes Amazon Alexa to trigger the skill's AMAZON.HelpIntent rather than triggering the correct intent and slot. How can the Builder reproduce this behavior to troubleshoot the problem?

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Question 8

During testing of a new Amazon Alexa skill, the skill is repeatedly failing and invoking the function defined in the addErrorHandler method specified on the SkillBuilder object. Upon inspection of Amazon CloudWatch Logs, the Alexa Skill Builder establishes that the failure is occurring whenever AMAZON.HelpIntent is being received. How should this error be corrected?

Accepted Answer

The Builder should ensure that the intent handler is coded to handle the AMAZON.HelpIntent by checking for it in the canHandle method and returning true when detected. This ensures that the skill can properly respond to help requests.

Question 9

An Alexa Skill Builder did not include a display template in a skill. When the skill is used with an Amazon Alexa enabled device with a screen, cards used in the skill are:

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Question 10

A skill contains a PlanMyTrip intent configured to require slots fromCity and toCity . It contains the following interaction: Alexa: What city are you leaving from? User: I'm leaving from Seattle. Alexa: You want to fly out of Seattle Tacoma International Airport, right? User: Yes Which of the following should the Builder use to confirm the value of the slot only? (Choose two.)

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Question 11

An Alexa Skill Builder needs to set up an Amazon Alexa skill beta test. What user identifier should be used to add beta testers?

Accepted Answer

The Alexa user email address is used to add beta testers for an Alexa skill.

Question 12

An Alexa Skill Builder built a skill using AWS Lambda. The Lambda function works when running the code on a local machine with a runtime of 4.5 seconds, but during skill testing, the Builder receives an error response. Which collection of steps will address the issue? (Choose two.)

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Question 13

An Alexa Skill Builder is using Amazon S3 to stream large quantities of static audio and video content throughout the world with an Amazon Alexa skill. Which additional AWS service will help the Builder decrease latency and improve the reliability of the streaming media content for the global audience?

Accepted Answer

Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) that helps decrease latency and improve the reliability of streaming media content by caching it at edge locations closer to the global audience.

Question 14

An Alexa Skill Builder published a skill and now wants to update it. Which of the following changes will make it necessary to have the skill re-certified? (Choose two.)

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Question 15

An Alexa Skill Builder is creating a skill that will identify an actor who spoke a famous piece of movie dialog, given just the dialog text and an optional movie name. The Builder created the FindActorIntent as shown below, but Amazon Alexa returns an error when it builds the model.  Why is Alexa failing to build the model?

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Question 16

An Alexa Skill Builder has created a taxi hiring skill. The skill needs to find out when the customer wants a taxi, where the customer is traveling from, and where the customer wants to go. The Builder is currently asking each question individually, in the following order: "Where do you want to take a taxi from" "Where do you want to take a taxi to" "When do you need a taxi" To ensure the voice interaction is flexible, how should this information be gathered regardless of the order in which the user provides it?

Accepted Answer

Using a single intent with three slots and the Dialog.Delegate directive allows the skill to handle the conversation flexibly, filling in the slots as the user provides information in any order.

Question 17

While developing a skill, an Alexa Skill Builder finds that the voice response is too quick and needs to be slowed down. How can the Builder MOST efficiently iterate and test how the response will sound?

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Question 18

An Alexa Skill Builder is developing a custom skill and needs to verify that the correct slot values are being passed into the AWS Lambda function. According to best practices, what is the MOST efficient way to capture this information?

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Question 19

AMAZON.MoreIntent is comparable to which of the following Amazon Alexa intents? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

AMAZON.ScrollDownIntent and AMAZON.ScrollRightIntent are comparable to AMAZON.MoreIntent as they all involve navigating or moving through content.

Question 20

An Alexa Skill Builder is building an interactive storytelling skill where the user can choose their own path through the story. The Builder wants Amazon Alexa to narrate the story and use custom audio for the dialogue for each character, along with various sound effects. How can these requirements be met?

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Exam 2: AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - Specialty