4.3.1. 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 Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) exam validates a candidate's ability to effectively develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications using AWS.

Exam Format:

• Primarily multiple-choice and multiple-response questions.
• 65 questions in total.
• 130 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 real-world developer scenarios. They assess your ability to:

• Write code for serverless applications (Lambda, API Gateway).
• Interact with AWS services using APIs and SDKs.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for applications.
• Debug and troubleshoot applications using CloudWatch and X-Ray.
• Apply security best practices in application development (IAM, Cognito).

Key Exam Aspects:

• Total Questions: 65.
• Time: 130 minutes.
• Format: Multiple-choice/response.
• Passing Score: 700/1000.
• No Penalty for Wrong Answers.
• Focus: Comprehension and application of developer-centric AWS services in scenarios.