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AWS Solutions Architect - Associate Level

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam is a multiple choice exam that lasts 80 minutes. It is divided into four sections: design (60%), implementation (10%), security (20%), and troubleshooting (10%). The exam blueprint lists the topics covered and should be reviewed to ensure comfort with course materials. A passing score is around 65% and the exam can be retaken after 14 days, up to three times in one year.

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AWS Solutions Architect - Associate Level

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam is a multiple choice exam that lasts 80 minutes. It is divided into four sections: design (60%), implementation (10%), security (20%), and troubleshooting (10%). The exam blueprint lists the topics covered and should be reviewed to ensure comfort with course materials. A passing score is around 65% and the exam can be retaken after 14 days, up to three times in one year.

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AWS Solutions Architect—Associate Level

Lesson 13: AWS Solutions Architect Exam


What You’ll Learn

Key information on AWS Solutions


Architect exam

Study tips for the exam

Important exam topics


AWS Solutions Architect Exam
Overview of AWS Solutions Architect Exam
AWS Solutions Architect Exam

AWS Solutions Architect is a computer-based exam with multiple choice questions and answers.
The duration of the exam is 80 minutes.
AWS doesn’t report the number of questions as it can change. There are approximately 50–55 questions. The exam is
available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
AWS Solutions Architect Exam Registration

Exam registration fee is $150

Exam to be taken at an approved testing center

Visit https://www.webassessor.com/ to register, create an account, and register for the exam at the
nearby exam center
AWS Solutions Architect Exam Breakdown

The exam is divided into the following four knowledge sections:

Domain % of Examination
1.0 Designing highly available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, scalable systems 60%
2.0 Implementation/Deployment 10%
3.0 Data Security 20%
4.0 Troubleshooting 10%
TOTAL 100%
AWS Solutions Architect Exam Pass Mark

Passing scores are set using statistical analysis

AWS does not publish exam passing scores

Passing score is subject to change

Generally, passing score needs to be around 65%

Exam results are displayed on-screen immediately on completion


AWS Solutions Architect Exam Best Practices

If you reschedule or cancel


within 72 hours of the
scheduled exam start time, a
$75 fee will be charged

In the U.S., a social security card


is not acceptable
Reschedule before
72 hours

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the


exam start time

Bring the authorization code


and two ID proofs
AWS Solutions Architect Exam Retakes

If you fail the exam, you can retake it, subject to the following conditions:

You must wait 14 days from the day You’ll have to pay the full exam
you fail to schedule your next exam fee each time you retake it

You can attempt the exam up to three times in


one year from the date of the first attempt
AWS Solutions Architect Exam Recertification

You need to recertify every two years and the exam fee is $75.

2 Years

$75
Which of the following sections of AWS Solutions Architect Associate Level exam carries most weight?

Troubleshooting

Designing highly available, cost-efficient, fault tolerant, scalable systems

Data Security

Implementation/Deployment
Which of the following sections of AWS Solutions Architect Associate Level exam carries most weight?

Troubleshooting

Designing highly available, cost-efficient, fault tolerant, scalable systems

Data Security

Implementation/Deployment

b.

Designing highly available, cost-efficient, fault tolerant, scalable systems carries 60% of the exam
questions.
Study Tips
Details about AWS Solutions Architect Study Tips
White Papers

AWS has white papers to provide information. It's advisable to review the following white papers:
Practice Exams

Take the practice exams provided with this course to understand the format of the AWS questions.
Exam Blueprint

Review the Exam Blueprint to ensure that you are comfortable with the course material. In case of queries, you can revisit
the course material for relevant information.
Review Topics
Important topics in the AWS Exam
Review Topics—VPC

• Know how to configure and troubleshoot a VPC


• Know different concepts including Subnets, ACLs, Route Tables, and Internet
Gateways
• Can’t pass this exam without a thorough understanding of a VPC
• Review the lesson and the demo on VPC
Review Topics—SWF versus SQS versus SNS

• Simple Workflow (SWF)


• Simple Queue Services (SQS)
• Simple Notification Services (SNS)
Review Topics—ELB

• Better Fault Tolerance


• Better Availability
• Better Cost Management
Review Topics—S3

• Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies


• Bucket Policies
• Access Control
• Query String Authentication
Review Topics—EBS

• Know how to use various EBS volume configurations and snapshots


appropriately to optimize I/O performance and data durability
• Different storage types, IOP limits
• How to use EBS to create RAID 0 volumes
Review Topics—EBS versus Ephemeral

• Know when it would be appropriate to use either EBS-backed or ephemeral


instances
Review Topics—AWS CloudFormation

• Have a basic understanding of AWS CloudFormation


• AWS CloudFormation provides developers and systems administrators with
an easy way to create and manage a collection of related AWS resources
Review Topics—AWS OpsWorks

• Have a basic understanding of AWS OpsWorks


• AWS OpsWorks is a configuration management service that helps you
configure and operate applications of all shapes and sizes using Chef
Review Topics—Elastic Transcoder

• Have a basic understanding of AWS Elastic Transcoder


• Used to convert media files from the original format into other formats that
will play on different devices such as smartphones and tablets
Review Topics—Instance Metadata

• Ensure that you know the URL to obtain instance metadata.


• On your running instances you can run obtain instance metadata and user
data using a specific URL: http://169.254.169.254/latest/meta-data/
Where can you find the list of topics for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Level exam?

AWS White Papers

Practice exams

AWS Exam Blueprint

AWS Web Management Console


Where can you find the list of topics for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Level exam?

AWS White Papers

Practice exams

AWS Exam Blueprint

AWS Web Management Console

c.

The AWS Exam Blueprint, which can be found on the AWS website, lists the topics for the exam.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways

• AWS Solutions Architect is a computer-based exam with multiple choice questions and answers.
• The duration of the exam is 80 minutes.
• The exam is divided into four knowledge sections: designing highly available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, scalable systems;
implementation and deployment; data security; and troubleshooting.
• Review the Exam Blueprint to ensure that you are comfortable with the course material.
This concludes “AWS Solutions Architect Exam.”

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