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1.1.1. Understanding the AWS CLF-C02 Exam: Purpose & Audience
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam validates a candidate's overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, regardless of specific technical roles. It targets individuals who have foundational knowledge of AWS services and how they relate to basic AWS Cloud architectural principles, security, and billing.
The exam assesses your ability to:
- Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure.
- Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles.
- Describe the key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases.
- Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the Shared Responsibility Model.
- Define the basic billing, account management, and pricing models.
- Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance.
Successful CLF-C02 candidates typically have:
- Six months of foundational AWS Cloud experience in any role (technical, sales, managerial, purchasing).
- Basic understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud platform.
💡 Tip: As you begin this study journey, reflect on your current experience. Which of these validated skills or recommended experiences do you already possess, and which areas will require more focused attention?