What is the maximum function duration allowed for an AWS Lambda function?

The maximum function duration allowed for an AWS Lambda function is 15 minutes, which is why choosing this option is correct. AWS Lambda is designed for short-lived, event-driven workloads, and the 15-minute duration limit reflects that design purpose. It allows developers to build applications that can scale in response to incoming requests, but the limitation is in place to ensure that resources are efficiently utilized and that functions do not run indefinitely.

If more prolonged processing is needed, developers typically need to consider alternative AWS services, such as AWS Step Functions, which can orchestrate multiple Lambda invocations or other AWS services, allowing for the handling of more complex workflows while adhering to the Lambda execution time limits.