AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Exam Information

Exam Overview & Domain Breakdown

AWS Certified Developer Associate

Validate your expertise in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS services.

📊 Exam Domains

Development with AWS Services 30%
Security 26%
Deployment 22%
Monitoring & Troubleshooting 12%
Refactoring 10%

📝 Exam Details

Duration 130 minutes
Questions 65 questions
Passing Score 72% (18 wrong max)
Format Multiple choice
Validity 2 years
Results Immediate

🎯 Exam Strategy

  • • Average of 2 minutes per question - manage your time wisely
  • • Security and Development domains make up 56% of the exam
  • • Focus on hands-on AWS development experience
  • • Scenario-based questions test real-world application

✅ Question Types

Scenario-Based

Real-world AWS implementation scenarios requiring practical knowledge

Best Practices

Choosing optimal AWS solutions for specific requirements

Multiple Choice

Some with one correct answer, some with multiple correct answers

Hands-On Focus

Emphasis on practical AWS development experience over theory

Key Points

  • 🎯 Focus on hands-on AWS development experience over theoretical knowledge
  • 📊 Security (26%) and Development (30%) domains make up 56% of the exam
  • ⏱️ Average of 2 minutes per question - time management is crucial
  • 🔄 Scenario-based questions test real-world application skills
  • ✅ Results are available immediately after exam completion

Knowledge Check

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What percentage of the AWS Developer Associate exam focuses on Development with AWS Services?