5.1.1. Exam Structure, Question Types, and Scoring

💡 First Principle: A clear understanding of the exam's mechanics and cognitive objectives guides efficient study and tactical test-taking, maximizing your chances of success.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam validates a candidate's overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, including its foundational services, basic architectural principles, security, and billing.

Exam Format:

• Primarily multiple-choice and multiple-response questions.
• 65 questions in total.
• 90 minutes to complete the exam.
• Scaled score from 100-1,000, with a passing score of 700.
• No penalty for incorrect answers.

Question Breakdown (as typically assessed): Questions often present high-level scenarios or ask for definitions. They assess 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.

Key Exam Aspects:

• Total Questions: 65.
• Time: 90 minutes.
• Format: Multiple-choice/response.
• Passing Score: 700/1000.
• No Penalty for Wrong Answers.
• Focus: Remembering and understanding foundational cloud concepts and AWS services.