AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

65 Questions

70% Pass Mark

1 hour 30 minutes

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam (CLF-C02) is designed for individuals who are looking to gain foundational knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its cloud computing concepts. It is an entry-level certification that validates a candidate’s understanding of AWS core services, pricing models, security, and general cloud computing concepts.

The exam is intended for individuals who:

• Have basic knowledge of the AWS cloud environment.
• Are looking to start their journey with AWS certifications.
• Are responsible for AWS services, business decision-making, or cloud operations at an entry level.

Exam Details

• Name: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Exam Code: CLF-C02
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of Questions: 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions
• Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 points
• Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
• Cost: USD 100
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice and multiple-response questions
• Delivery Method: Online proctored exam or in-person at a testing center (Pearson VUE)

Domains Covered

• Cloud Concepts (26%)
  • Understanding of cloud computing and AWS’s value proposition.
  • Knowledge of cloud deployment models (e.g., public, private, hybrid).
  • Cloud economic benefits, cost savings, and operational efficiency through AWS.
• Security and Compliance (25%)
  • Basic AWS security concepts.
  • Shared responsibility model (security responsibility between AWS and customer).
  • Compliance programs and frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS).
  • Overview of identity and access management in AWS (IAM).
  • AWS security services and features (e.g., AWS Shield, AWS WAF, Amazon GuardDuty).
• Technology (33%)
  • Understanding of core AWS services such as compute (EC2), storage (S3), databases (RDS), and networking (VPC).
  • Overview of AWS services for monitoring, management, and automation (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Lambda).
  • Understanding of AWS global infrastructure, including Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations.
• Billing and Pricing (16%)
  • AWS pricing models: On-demand, Reserved, and Spot Instances.
  • Cost optimization and budgeting using AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Pricing Calculator, and AWS Budgets.
  • Understanding of the AWS Free Tier, its limitations, and usage.
  • Overview of AWS Support Plans and associated pricing.